Galina Raykin

Social work offices don’t always occupy the sleekest blocks of Midtown, yet Galina Raykin’s practice sits just off the corner of 40th and Madison. The building at 280 Madison Ave New York, NY 10016 is one of those quiet towers where the lobby directory lists more lawyers than therapists, making the presence of a licensed social worker feel like a small act of rebellion against the neighborhood’s usual rhythm. Clinics here tend to specialize in either corporate wellness or high-end psychiatry, but the services Raykin offers—individual counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and case management—are grounded in the kind of direct support that doesn’t always fit the glossy Midtown mold.

What sets this practice apart isn’t the address, but the way it bridges the gap between private therapy and community-based care. Clients come for help navigating systems that can feel opaque: housing instability, immigration paperwork, mental-health referrals, or family mediation. The work isn’t flashy, and it doesn’t always fit neatly into the 50-minute session model that dominates the area. Instead, it’s the kind of support that often requires follow-up calls, paperwork reviews, and coordination with other agencies—tasks that don’t always get billed but are essential for people who need more than a weekly check-in.

If you’re considering reaching out, the number is +1 315-873-2938. The office doesn’t advertise widely, so most clients find it through word of mouth or a quick search for social workers in the area. For directions, the map pin drops right at the corner of Madison and 40th: here’s the link.