Skylar Giarusso, LMHC

Skylar Giarusso, LMHC

Psychotherapist
NY
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, stuck in repetitive relationship patterns, or struggling to quiet self-doubt, you’re not alone. Skylar works with adults and couples who want to better understand their emotional patterns, communicate more effectively, and build healthier, more confident relationships. She has a special interest in helping clients navigate anxiety, adjustment challenges, self-esteem concerns, and relational conflict. Skylar earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University and is committed to providing thoughtful, high-quality care. Her approach is warm and grounded, while also helping clients move toward meaningful, lasting change.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
New patient appointments
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Skylar Giarusso

Focus areas

Adjustment Disorder
Relationship Struggles
Anxiety
Stress
Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Skylar Giarusso

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, stuck in repetitive relationship patterns, or struggling to quiet self-doubt, you’re not alone. Skylar works with adults and couples who want to better understand their emotional patterns, communicate more effectively, and build healthier, more confident relationships. She has a special interest in helping clients navigate anxiety, adjustment challenges, self-esteem concerns, and relational conflict. Skylar earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University and is committed to providing thoughtful, high-quality care. Her approach is warm and grounded, while also helping clients move toward meaningful, lasting change.

What should a new client know about working with you?

You can expect me to be genuine, engaged, and invested in understanding your experience. I value creating a space where you feel safe being honest — even about the parts that feel messy or difficult. While I take a person-centered approach and want you to guide what feels most important, I also believe therapy should have direction. Together, we will identify patterns that may be contributing to stress or conflict and work toward practical shifts that support your goals. For couples, I focus on helping both partners feel heard while building healthier communication and problem-solving patterns.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

In our early sessions, we will clarify what’s bringing you to therapy, explore relevant background and relationship dynamics, and identify what progress would look like for you. As therapy continues, I integrate evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and IFS to help you: Recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns Strengthen emotional regulation Improve communication and boundary-setting Build self-confidence and self-compassion Develop healthier relational patterns I typically recommend starting with weekly sessions to build consistency and momentum, and we reassess as progress is made. I work with adults ages 18–64 and also provide couples therapy.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 45 minutes
  • Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

Popular visit reasons

Depression
New Patient Visit
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prenuptial Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prenuptial Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Pace University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1942911706

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Helpful, insightful, great listener
Skylar shows empathy and provides good insight
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What are common reasons for patients to see Skylar Giarusso?

Skylar Giarusso frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Skylar Giarusso on their profile.

What languages does Skylar Giarusso speak?

Skylar Giarusso speaks English.

How do patients rate Skylar Giarusso in reviews?

9 patients have reviewed Skylar Giarusso. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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