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Vakhtang Gomelauri, LCSW

Vakhtang Gomelauri - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Trauma-focused care
  • Multilingual therapist

About Vakhtang Gomelauri

Vakhtang Gomelauri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 12 years of clinical experience who has provided therapy both in person and online. He practices primarily from a psychodynamic perspective while also integrating existential, mindfulness, and trauma-focused approaches to address the complex patterns that shape an individual’s life.

He has worked with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, religious, and gender backgrounds, offering practical techniques clients can learn and use in daily life to manage stress, reduce anxiety and panic, and address depressive symptoms. His psychodynamic work emphasizes helping individuals explore emotions, become more aware of internal processes, and work through early life experiences to gain clearer self-understanding and meaningful therapeutic insights through the therapeutic relationship.

Vakhtang attends to the broader context of a person’s story - values, relationships, and life transitions - with the goal of helping clients identify sources of purpose and avenues for feeling more empowered. He is based in New York and communicates in English, Georgian, and Russian. He reviews messages several times a day.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Vakhtang Gomelauri have?

Vakhtang Gomelauri has 12 years of experience providing therapy.

Is Vakhtang Gomelauri a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are NY LCSW 085580 and PA LCSW CW020541.

In which languages does Vakhtang Gomelauri provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English, Georgian, and Russian.

Where is Vakhtang Gomelauri located?

He is located in New York.

How can I work with Vakhtang Gomelauri as my therapist?

Clients can work with Vakhtang Gomelauri through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Vakhtang Gomelauri work with international clients?

Vakhtang Gomelauri does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vakhtang Gomelauri cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is straightforward. Clients begin by clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule an initial session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people consider whether remote therapy can produce meaningful change. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One key benefit is flexibility. Clients may connect with therapists through a variety of formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - choosing the method that best fits their routine and comfort level. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistent care alongside work, family, and other commitments.

Each therapist involved in remote work is a licensed professional, and clients have the option to switch therapists if a different fit is desired. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible, adaptable way to engage with licensed professionals while addressing everyday challenges and longer-term goals.

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