Carla Mannino, LCSW-R, CAS, CCTP, CAMS

Group Practice Owner / Licensed Psychotherapist for Individuals, Couples, Families, and Groups

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Carla Mannino, LCSW-R, CAS, CCTP, CAMS is the owner of Gotham Psychotherapy, a private group psychotherapy practice based in New York City. The practice maintains two conveniently located Midtown Manhattan offices: The Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, and The Chanin Building, 122 East 42nd Street, 4th Floor.

As a solution-focused therapist and seasoned clinician, Carla provides integrative psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups. She works with a broad spectrum of patients, from those experiencing mild life challenges to those managing complex and severe psychopathology.

Her therapeutic approach blends support with practical feedback, enabling patients to address challenges effectively while fostering resilience and growth. By integrating complementary methodologies and evidence-based techniques, she provides individualized treatment tailored to each patient’s unique needs. With compassion and professionalism, Carla helps patients build upon their strengths and achieve lasting personal development.

Carla earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from New York University. She holds multiple professional certifications, including:

  • Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS): through the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders, specializing in alcohol, drug, eating, sex, and gambling addictions

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP): through the International Association of Trauma Professionals

  • Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS): through the National Anger Management Association

Carla Mannino

Work Experience

Gotham Psychotherapy – Founder and Psychotherapist (2012 – Present)

United States Pretrial and Probation Offices - Southern District of New York - Mental Health and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Treatment Services Provider (2008 - 2018)

Unitas: The St. Mark’s Place Institute for Mental Health – Psychotherapist (2008 – 2012)

Montefiore Hospital – Inpatient Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences – Psychotherapist (2007 – 2008)

The New York Foundling Hospital – Psychotherapist (2006 – 2007)

The Samaritans of New York – Suicide Prevention Hotline Worker (2004 – 2006)

Education

New York University – Master in Clinical Social Work

Michigan State University - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Certifications and Licenses

American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders – Certified Specialist in alcohol, drug, eating, sex and gambling

International Association of Trauma Professionals – Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

National Anger Management Association – Certified Anger Management Specialist

Harvard University - Topics in Human Behavior Graduate Certificate

University of Pennsylvania - Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology

National Institute for the Psychotherapies – Certificate in Psychodynamic Approaches in Clinical Work

The Gottman Institute - Gottman Method Couples Therapy

The Institute for Solution-Focused Therapy - Certificate in Solution-Focused Therapy

Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Ericksonian Hypnosis Certification

EMDR Institute, Inc. – EMDR Specialist

New York State License #079489

Connecticut State License #10811

New Jersey State License #44SC05914700

Florida State License #SW16758

California State License #95072

Massachusetts State License #000122993

Professional Activities & Memberships

American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders

International Association of Trauma Professionals

National Anger Management Association