Colette Lettieri, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Colette

Colette Lettieri is a licensed clinical social worker who emphasizes empowerment in her work. She draws on a decade of clinical experience as an LCSW to help people facing relationship and life transitions. Her approach aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.

Sessions focus on clear goals and practical next steps. Colette keeps the conversation direct and respectful. She creates space for clients to share thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Background and approach

That approach often helps when someone is rethinking career direction, struggling with self-esteem, or coping with a major life change. She also brings experience with communication challenges, caregiver stress, and issues around separation or divorce. Colette supports clients who want to strengthen self-love and explore life purpose during midlife shifts.

Her background includes work with professional clients needing motivation and confidence building. In sessions she listens first and then helps identify small, achievable changes. The work can include looking at the stories people tell about themselves and trying new behaviors to test different outcomes.

She uses short-term strategies when they help move someone forward, and deeper conversation when that is needed. Colette practices in New York and conducts most work in English. She asks people to start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions based on availability.

The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Approaches and what online therapy can offer

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. It helps people feel understood and supports them in finding their own solutions during times of change or stress.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives and relationships. By reworking those stories, clients often find new perspectives on family problems, career decisions, and self-worth.

Solution-Focused Therapy targets practical steps and small changes that produce faster results. It is useful when someone wants concrete tools to handle a specific problem or move past a stuck point.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Colette will collaborate with each person to decide which method or combination makes sense based on goals and preferences. She adapts the plan as needs evolve so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to continue work during life transitions. Many people find the flexible formats helpful for maintaining momentum between sessions and for trying new strategies in real time.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Narrative Therapy

Looking at the story you have come to tell about yourself, and where it came from. The work is in separating the problem from your identity and finding accounts that fit you better.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Colette commonly address?

She works with relationship issues, family matters, self esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Colette listens first, then helps set achievable goals and practical steps tailored to each person's situation.

What background does she bring to sessions?

Colette brings ten years of experience as an LCSW and prior work supporting motivation, confidence, and career challenges. She has also worked with executive and professional coaching contexts.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, credential number NY LCSW 098659, practicing in New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer online?

Colette conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 10 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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