Tomasina Beckford, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 35 years in practice
Tomasina Beckford is a New York licensed social worker who helps people facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 040244 · expires May 2026
- NPI
- 1992092308 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
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About Tomasina
Tomasina Beckford is a New York licensed social worker who helps people facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She brings 35 years of experience to conversations about intimacy, career decisions, and rebuilding confidence after painful events. Her approach is straightforward and respectful.
She listens first, then works with each person to shape a plan that fits their needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as the feelings behind their behavior.
Background and approach
Tomasina uses a mix of methods to meet different challenges. She draws on client-centered listening to make people feel heard. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral work to spot unhelpful thinking, and skills from dialectical behavior work for emotional regulation.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns beyond core relationships and mood. That includes issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, attachment difficulties, body image, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and questions around gender and intimacy. She also works with people facing HIV/AIDS related worries and feelings of guilt or shame.
Tomasina aims to create a calm space where practical changes meet honest conversation. She encourages clients to set clear goals and tracks progress over time. If you want direct talk, steady feedback, and tools to manage emotions, she can help map a path forward.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Tomasina lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Tomasina names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The goal is to make people feel heard and to shape the work around what matters most to them, which helps when addressing relationship issues or low self-esteem.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful patterns. It often includes simple exercises people can use between sessions to reduce symptoms of depression or anxiety and to improve daily functioning.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. These skills are practical and can be practiced in real life to lower reactivity and improve relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past to decide which methods to use. Clients can expect a mix of listening, skill-building, and homework when appropriate.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility. Video adds face-to-face connection, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, and messaging is useful for short check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Tomasina help with?
She helps people with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, intimacy issues, and career coaching. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, codependency, divorce, domestic violence, and HIV/AIDS related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and straightforward. She listens first, then tailors conversations and practical steps to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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