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Therapist profile

Stephen Gullo, LMHC

Experienced New York LMHC focused on practical change

Credentials
LMHC
LMHC, New York
002549 (expires January 2027)
Based in
New York
Years in practice
40
Languages
English
Sessions
Online

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

About Stephen

Stephen Gullo is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 40 years of professional experience. He focuses on relationship troubles, grief and loss, eating concerns, career stress, and coping with big life changes. He approaches each person with respect and straightforward help.

Stephen starts by listening to what matters most to the person in front of him. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on.

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Background and approach

Conversations are meant to be clear and practical so people can try small changes between sessions. Sessions can cover attachment and abandonment worries, body image and eating struggles, or the stress that comes with caregiving. He also helps people facing divorce, isolation, guilt, shame, or trauma-related symptoms.

The work is aimed at reducing day-to-day overwhelm and improving coping. Stephen keeps explanations plain and goals concrete. He helps people break issues into manageable steps and checks progress together.

That steady, collaborative style can make starting feel less daunting. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions. Therapy is offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with options for different session formats to fit busy lives.

How Stephen Applies Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Stephen draws on well-established therapeutic methods that focus on patterns in relationships and on coping skills. One approach addresses attachment and abandonment concerns by helping people notice how past relationship patterns influence present behavior and then practice new ways of connecting. Another approach targets mood and stress by teaching concrete coping strategies - pacing, grounding, and stepwise behavior change - so daily life feels more manageable.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, what has helped before, and what feels doable now, and then adapt methods to fit those priorities. That teamwork helps tailor sessions to practical needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility that suits busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is not ideal. Live chat and text-based messaging can support brief check-ins, written reflections, or scheduling between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while keeping the focus on steady progress.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship issues, grief and loss, eating concerns, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and mood or trauma-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and looks for practical steps to try between sessions. The approach treats the client as the expert on their life and builds on existing strengths.
What is his professional background?
He has 40 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of life and mental health concerns. He emphasizes steady, collaborative work over time.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time and works with people within the supported region.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The subscription used can be canceled at any time.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • Relationship issues
  • Grief
  • Eating disorders
Experience
40 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English