Very kind and considerate
Vakhtang Gomelauri, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Vakhtang is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Vakhtang. View 14 reviews
- Speaks English, Georgian, and Russian
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York and Pennsylvania
Recent reviews
I value my time with Dr G, and appreciate the perspectives and resources he has shared with me.
More about Vakhtang
- 10 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
I have over 7 years of experience providing therapy in person as well as online. My clinical approach is eclectic, I tailor my therapeutic methods and techniques to specific needs and resources of my clients. I specialize in treating issues related trauma, depression, anxiety and how they affect our bodies, everyday functioning, and relationships.
I have experience effectively helping individuals from all over the world, different cultures, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and gender identities. My therapist's toolbox contains methods that you can learn and use independently in your daily life to alleviate stress, avoid anxiety and panic attacks and overcome depression. If you want to explore your emotions, be able to be more conscious of your internal processes and work through your early life experiences I can offer you my psychodynamic skills that can help you understand yourself better and reach significant insights through therapeutic relationship.
We are living though chaotic and stressful times when it can be hard to find meaning in our experiences, and purpose for our actions, but by exploring your values, relationships and life story we can find a way for you to feel empowered and see the way forward.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me, I check my messages several times a day.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Vakhtang Gomelauri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073889994.
- LCSW · New York · 085580 · Expires August 2025
- LCSW · Pennsylvania · CW020541 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Vakhtang Gomelauri
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Very kind and considerate
I value my time with Dr G, and appreciate the perspectives and resources he has shared with me.
Thank you for not just giving me advice but also listening which is just as important..
Incredibly insightful, patient, and has been essential to my growth this last year. Can't speak highly enough about Vakho!
Interesting and insightful help
Great insights & has an overall understanding personality. Felt very comfortable sharing past trauma and life challenges with Vakhtang.
Vakhtang was great but I don’t think this is right for me.
Thank you so much for your support during this new period of discovery, introspection, and growth.
Helpful and insightful.
Vakhtang has been a great resource of clarity into myself. Working with him the past few weeks has been illuminating, and a great beginning to my journey of healing and self-betterment. He won't just lay softballs out there, but will hold me accountable for my choices, actions, and inconsistencies in my thinking.
Vakho is super straight to the point and offers great advice, as well as being a great listener.
He has definitely helped me.
Fantastic therapist. Vakhtang is very down-to-Earth and keeps it realistic. He helped me through an incredibly rough patch in my new relationship and my relationship is now flourishing because of my newfound outlook on what was bothering me. I can’t thank him enough for his help, support, and his sharing of wisdom.
He actively listens and provides valuable feed back.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vakhtang Gomelauri offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Vakhtang Gomelauri works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Vakhtang Gomelauri speak?
Vakhtang Gomelauri speaks English, Georgian, and Russian.
How many years of experience does Vakhtang Gomelauri have?
Vakhtang Gomelauri has 10 years of experience.
Where is Vakhtang Gomelauri licensed to practice?
Vakhtang Gomelauri is licensed to practice in New York and Pennsylvania.
Does Vakhtang Gomelauri accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Vakhtang Gomelauri does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Vakhtang Gomelauri offer?
Vakhtang Gomelauri offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Vakhtang Gomelauri?
Vakhtang Gomelauri can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Vakhtang Gomelauri?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.