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

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

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

Carla works with a broad spectrum of individuals, ranging from those with mild concerns to those experiencing severe psychopathology. As a solution-focused therapist and seasoned clinician, Carla specializes in integrative psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Her therapeutic approach combines support with practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques, offering a personalized approach tailored to each individual. Carla works with compassion and understanding to help each client build on their strengths and achieve personal growth.

She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from New York University. Carla is certified by the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders as a Certified Addiction Specialist (alcohol, drug, eating, sex, and gambling), by the International Association of Trauma Professionals as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and by the National Anger Management Association as a Certified Anger Management Specialist.

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

License & Certifications

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

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

EMDR Institute, Inc. – EMDR Specialist

The Gottman Institute - Gottman Method Couples Therapy

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

Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Ericksonian Hypnosis Certification

New York State License #079489

California State License #95072

Florida State License #SW16758

Massachusetts State License #000122993

New Jersey State License #44SC05914700

Connecticut State License #10811

Professional Activities & Memberships

NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Medical Reserve Corps

American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders

International Association of Trauma Professionals – Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

National Anger Management Association – Certified Anger Management Specialist

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