About

My name is Ginny Gutman and I’m a licensed psychotherapist. From early on I found that I was deeply empathetic to those around me. I knew that I should cultivate this personality trait when my peers were always coming to me for guidance. Even then, I knew I found helping others figure out navigation through life struggles was my passion. It certainly helps that I have had my own share of life transitions, stressors and relationship obstacles to deal with. Something you should know is that I am strengths-based. Meaning I view all my clients as people with strengths and resiliency no matter what their circumstance, and I aim to help them use that to be empowered. Also, I’ve specifically sought out working with a variety of people from different cultural backgrounds throughout my career in interest of true therapeutic competency. When I'm not helping people get to a better place in life (my favorite!) I like going to new places/trying new things, hiking, and being outside in general. But I also really enjoy a good lazy weekend afternoon watching six episodes of a TV show. Balance is key!

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Children (6 To 10)
  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative

Modality

  • Couples
  • Family
  • Individuals

Education

  • State University of New York, Brockport, Master's in Social Work
  • State University of New York, Buffalo (Bachelor's)

Years in Practice

10 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 104100000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 91084 Verify CA
LCSW 086160 Verify NY
LCSW 087728 Verify NY

Practice Locations

500 Central Ave

Albany, NY 12206-2213

Phone Number: (518) 435-9931

Fax Number: (518) 459-3715

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