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Online therapist

Katherine Sanchez Ciongoli

Compassionate guidance for family stress and growth

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
29 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Katherine

Katherine Sanchez Ciongoli is a bilingual licensed social worker based in New York who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, and family concerns. She brings 29 years of experience to sessions and speaks both English and Spanish. Her style is straightforward and respectful, focused on practical steps parents and family members can use right away.

She emphasizes the strengths people already have and encourages small, doable changes.

Background and approach

In sessions she listens first and then helps clients clarify priorities. Conversations often center on communication skills, managing guilt or shame, and reducing isolation. She supports work on life transitions and finding purpose when motivation feels low.

Katherine helps people notice patterns and try new ways of relating within the family. Her approach is collaborative. Clients are treated as the experts on their lives while she offers guidance informed by many years of practice.

Parents often leave with concrete tools for handling conflict and improving connection. She also offers strategies for social anxiety and building self-love. Katherine’s background as a licensed clinical social worker gives her training in therapeutic work across a wide range of concerns.

She has worked for nearly three decades with diverse communities and brings that experience into each session. Her bilingual skill makes it easier for Spanish-speaking clients to express themselves. Beginning therapy with her starts with a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a time that fits the client’s life.

Sessions are available in multiple online formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for family concerns

Many clients find benefits from evidence-based techniques that focus on present problems and relationship skills. One common approach emphasizes practical communication strategies - it teaches clear ways to express needs and set boundaries, which can ease recurring family tension. Another technique involves short-term problem-solving and behavior change, helping people break down big issues into manageable steps and track small improvements over time.

Choosing the right method is a shared process. The therapist works together with each person to identify which approaches match their goals and preferences. Over the first few sessions she will suggest options, check what feels helpful, and adjust the plan based on what the client finds most useful.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation while phone sessions offer a simpler option when video isn't possible. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for shorter check-ins and written reflections between meetings. These formats increase flexibility and let clients use the style of communication that works best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to family life?
She supports people dealing with family conflict, communication problems, and the stress that comes with caregiving and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and direct; she listens first, then helps clients try practical steps to improve relationships and coping.
What is her professional background?
She has 29 years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, depression, and family concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 084289.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats does she offer online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote therapy.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
29 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English, Spanish

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