Vincent Primiano, LCSW
Straightforward support for stress and recovery
Details
| Name | Vincent Primiano |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | New York |
| Licensed in | New York |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Vincent
Vincent Primiano is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, mood shifts, and relationship strain. He writes and listens with a steady, straightforward style. He aims to make sessions feel manageable and useful for people juggling daily demands.
He has ten years of post-graduate experience as a social worker and holds the LCSW credential. His background includes work in outpatient clinics, inpatient addiction programs, psychiatric centers, the prison system, and on an Assertive Community Treatment team.
Background and approach
That variety means he has seen many ways people cope and recover. Vincent uses Narrative ideas alongside evidence-based approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods. He focuses on helping clients tell their story differently, identify values, and practice small behavior changes.
Sessions are about practical steps and clearer thinking rather than long theories. People bring grief, parenting strain, sleep trouble, career questions, trauma, or problems with substance use. He also helps those facing ADHD, attachment struggles, abandonment concerns, or caregiver burnout.
The aim is to build tools people can use between sessions. He offers phone, video, live chat, and text-based messaging formats to fit different schedules. Vincent practices in New York and conducts sessions in English.
New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that works for them.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Vincent works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Vincent among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Vincent among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Vincent among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Vincent among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Vincent among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Vincent among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Vincent among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Vincent among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Vincent directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Vincent directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills work online
Vincent often blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate problems from identity, which can ease shame and open new perspectives. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages identifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while learning to accept difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thinking patterns and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss what feels most useful, try techniques together, and adjust based on how things go. The goal is to find methods that match each person's needs, pace, and goals rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video is helpful for a full conversation when you can be on camera. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you need a simpler check-in. Live chat and messaging let people send updates between sessions or check in when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while handling work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Vincent work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addiction, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines Narrative ideas with approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered methods to focus on stories people tell, values, and practical skills for daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of post-graduate experience working across outpatient clinics, inpatient addiction programs, psychiatric centers, the prison system, and an Assertive Community Treatment team.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in New York and holds the LCSW credential, listed as NY LCSW.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different scheduling needs and communication preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's listed availability.
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