Tomasina Beckford, LCSW

New York · 35 years in practice

Tomasina Beckford is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of practice in New York.

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 licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of practice in New York. She helps people who are struggling with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Tomasina aims to make the first step easier by listening without judgment and responding with practical, down-to-earth support.

Her approach is personal and direct. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. She adapts the conversation to each person, combining talk therapy with tools that address patterns of thought and behavior.

Background and approach

Tomasina uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and EMDR when appropriate. That means she balances empathy with exercises that target unhelpful thinking and past distress. She also draws on dialectical behavior strategies and motivational interviewing to help maintain progress.

Common topics she addresses include abandonment and attachment issues, body image and shame, communication and control problems, and the emotional impact of adoption or foster care. She also supports people navigating divorce, domestic violence aftermath, gender dysphoria, and HIV/AIDS related concerns. Over a long career Tomasina has learned to tailor pacing and methods to each person.

Conversations are practical and grounded, aimed at improving day-to-day coping and relationships. She encourages people to start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session that fits their needs.

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

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist follows. This approach helps when someone needs to talk through feelings about relationships, identity, or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses straightforward exercises to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and repetitive negative thinking that get in the way of daily life.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used to process distressing memories that continue to cause strong reactions. In an online setting elements of EMDR can be introduced alongside talk work when it fits the person's goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tomasina will discuss options and collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. The plan can change as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can work for brief check-ins, short exercises, or when people prefer writing over speaking. These choices make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, intimacy concerns, career coaching, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment, body image, and HIV/AIDS related issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and practical. Tomasina listens closely, sets clear goals, and offers concrete steps you can try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has 35 years of professional experience working with people on relationship and trauma-related issues. Her long career informs a flexible, paced approach to care.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York. Her listed location is New York.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for online sessions?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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