Gia Vajrini Buonaguro, MFT
PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR COUPLES AND INDIVIDUALS
EMDR • SOMATIC APPROACHES • INTEGRATIVE THERAPY
About Me
Gia Vajrini Buonaguro, MFT
I have been working as a Psychotherapist for more than 20 years, and my work has always been rooted in a deep curiosity about people—what shapes us, why we repeat certain patterns, how our relationships affect us, and what makes real change possible.
I work with Couples and Individuals, and over the years I have learned that no two people arrive in Therapy in quite the same way. Some come because they are struggling in a relationship. Others are moving through a major life transition, feeling anxious or stuck, or trying to understand patterns that keep repeating. And some have already done years of Therapy and are ready to explore themselves at a deeper level.
My formal training is in Clinical Psychology, but my understanding of healing has expanded considerably over the years.
Alongside Traditional Psychotherapy, I have studied Eastern Philosophy, Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Dream Work, and other Mind-Body practices. These influences have shaped an integrative approach that allows me to meet each person where they are rather than relying on one method or one definition of healing.
What I have learned through years of sitting with people is that we often know much more about ourselves than we realize. We may understand our patterns intellectually and still find ourselves caught in them. Sometimes the work is not about acquiring more information, but about slowing down enough to experience ourselves differently—to become more aware of what is happening beneath the surface and to create new possibilities for how we respond.
I believe Therapy is ultimately about developing a deeper relationship with yourself. It is a place to be honest, curious, challenged, understood, and sometimes even amused by the extraordinary complexity of being human. I don't believe everything has to be heavy for Therapy to be meaningful. Humor, warmth, and genuine human connection have a place in the work, too.
And now for my credentials
I hold an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and a B.A. from Bard College. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in NY, NV, and CA, with additional training as an EMDR Trauma Specialist (Levels I and II), Certified Flower Essence Practitioner, Certified Meditation Teacher, and Certified Yoga Teacher.
Today, I practice Psychotherapy online. My hope is to create a space where you feel seen and heard, while also helping you develop the clarity and freedom to make meaningful changes in your life.
If something in this description resonates with where you are right now, I invite you to reach out. We can begin with a conversation and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
