GERRI DIBENEDETTO, M.A., LCSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST NEW YORK CITY, KINGSTON NY, & TELETHERAPY
917.865.2706. gerridibenedetto@gmail.com
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MY APPROACH
Hi, I’m Gerri DiBenedetto a psychotherapist who helps individuals and couples find clarity, connection, and healing. My approach blends traditional talk therapy with Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, offering a safe and compassionate space for meaningful change. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and help you move toward a more grounded, authentic life.
Services
I offer Psychedelic Assisted Therapy as a primary path to deep healing, guiding individuals and couples through transformative experiences that foster self-awareness, emotional resilience, and meaningful connection.
Rooted in a holistic and integrative approach, my work supports those navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Whether in individual sessions or couples counseling, I help clients honor their inner truth, improve communication, and cultivate authentic relationships. Psychedelic Assisted Therapy can induce altered states of consciousness that promotes insight, introspection and personal growth.
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"Gerri bridges worlds between healing that involves shifts in consciousness and the gold standard modalities of psychotherapy (supportive, cognitive behavioral therapy, parts work, somatic therapy) with a seamlessness that is so needed at this time for so many."
INDIVIDUAL THEAPY
When you bring forth what is within you, what is within you will save you.
I work with individuals to support healing in areas of anxiety, depression, relationships, substance abuse (12-Step & eating disorders), career, and various life transitions.
In our sessions, we’ll work together to honor your truth, help harness your inner voice and learn to share it with others with intention. The most important relationship we will ever have is the one we have with ourselves.
I want to help you strengthen this relationship and live your most authentic life. My multifaceted, personalized approach may include structures such as journaling, mindfulness, readings or listenings to extend our work "beyond the room".
COUPLES THERAPY
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The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.
- Esther Perel
I work with couples in all stages of a relationship to support communication, connection, conflict resolution, healing, and life transitions.
In couples sessions, we’ll uncover the uniqueness of each individual within the relationship to increase understanding and foster compassionate and respectful interaction. There are opportuities to utilize Psychedelic Assisted Therapy to enchance a couple's commuication and the acceptence of each partner's differences.
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WORKING WITH FAMILIES
We must take care of our families wherever we find them.
- Elizabeth Gilbert
I work with families in all stages of life together to support communication, connection, conflict resolution, parenting, adoption, and life transitions. In family sessions, we’ll work to strengthen ongoing communication patterns in order to form a foundation for life's changes. Our work together may include extensions such as journaling, readings, listenings, or shared explorations and activities.
WALK & TALK
Connecting Through Nature
A Multi-Study Analysis has found that regular walks in natural settings helps to improve mood and self-esteem. Thus, nature walks can reduce anxiety, depression and negativity.
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This unique form of therapy allows you to relax and helps unlock emotions that may otherwise be bottled up inside.
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Walking sessions are held at the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, Riverside and Central Park.
TELE-THERAPY & EXPAT COUNSELING
Staying Grounded & Connected
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I have worked with clients around the world via Tele-therapy for years and have had excellent results in helping them to lead more fulfilling, mindful lives.
​Having personally lived in Asia, Europe and LA, I understand the unique challenges of living in a place that is different from where you are from. A new situation, living far from home, meeting new people, finding your tribe, and at times dealing with language and/or cultural differences--can be overwhelming. I can help you to navigate new or unfamiliar surroundings to better ground you.
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TESTIMONIALS
BACKGROUND
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Offices in New York City and Kingston, NY​​
Individual, Couples, Family and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Tele-Therapy Available for Clients in the US or Internationally ​
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​Masters in Social Work, Fordham University​
Masters of Family and Child Counseling, Antioch University​
Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders, NYC
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Healing with MDMA training led by expert Jonathan Robinson
Psychedelic Assisted Retreat at La Medicina in Tarapota, Peru
Training at MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psycheldic Studies) Conferences
Since starting to work with Gerri, I have seen major positive changes in my life - all of which were a direct result of our weekly sessions. Gerri is kind and compassionate, and I have always felt that she understands what I need in any given life situation. Gerri has become a trusted resource and confidante for any major life decisions. I have worked with her remotely when I lived out of the US. I know that having her as a sounding board and advisor has cleared the way for me to enact much-needed change to my previous behavior. Anyone who has the chance to work with Gerri, especially in a long-term capacity, should call themselves very fortunate.
~Casey, Miami
Gerri is one of the most wise and effective therapists and healers I have encountered during my time in this field (I am an M.D. who also provides Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.) She bridges worlds between healing that involves shifts in consciousness and is the gold standard modality of psychotherapy (supportive, cognitive behavioral therapy, parts work, somatic therapy) with a seamlessness that is so needed at this time for so many. Gerri combines elements of deep spirituality, motherly guidance, and highly skilled therapeutic technique in a way that makes her Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy second-to-none. I recommend her wholeheartedly for any one feeling “stuck,” depressed, or needing to work through deep traumatic material. Clients are lucky to be able to work with her.
~Kara, Psychiatrist, New York City
I started seeing Gerri when I found myself at a significant life transition, personally and professionally. I was a new mom struggling to accept my limitations without self-judgment. With her help, I developed agency over my inner monologue and gave myself permission to try new things. A key tool has been Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PAT), which I would never do without the deep trust I have for Gerri as it requires a great degree of vulnerability. These guided journeys have offered me profound clarity and perspective on my life, the sort that isn't accessible through regular talk therapy. The observations made through PAT have led to more productive sessions.
~Marissa, Kingston NY
I have been working with Gerri for three years now. I began treatment when my father’s health was really starting to wane and I was under horrible stress. Gerri is exceptional at her practice because she has a way of listening and guiding you to find your own answers—and yet that guidance is always peppered with the perfect balance of compassion and strength. Anyone working with her will feel at ease immediately and have a sense of being in the most capable of hands. I could happily write a book about my gratitude to Gerri D, but let’s save that for another time!
~Sharon, NYC
Gerri's impact on my life is immeasurable. When I first arrived to her office for a session, I was a scared little girl with no sense of self. I drowned my insecurities in alcohol and drugs on a daily basis. After six years of consistent work together, I learned to be the confident, successful woman I am today. I am now working in an executive position, maintaining a healthy relationship and God willing, will soon achieve seven years sober. I would recommend Gerri to anyone looking for self-improvement.
~Gina, NYC
For the past 3 years, Gerri has played an integral role in my personal and professional life providing individual and family therapy. Our sessions began in person during a career crossroads in NY and transitioned to online during the year Gerri was in Bali. Gerri saw me through a harrowing life event in the death of my wife and shift into single parenthood. My job recently relocated me to LA and I continue to see Gerri via online. Her practical, straightforward approach has been invaluable and has kept me focused and centered during extraordinarily challenging times. In short, Gerri just gets it.
~ Blake, Los Angeles
Name and photos are not of actual clients to respect their privacy
If you focus on the hurt, you will continue to suffer. If you focus on the lesson, you will continue to grow.
- Buddhist Teaching
CONTACT ME
I love helping my patients develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. Contact me today to get started.
917.450.3641
