Kirsten Dagrosa, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Kirsten

Kirsten Dagrosa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and questions about self-worth. She works with clients who are dealing with depression, trauma, grief, career strain, and compassion fatigue. Kirsten also offers support around family concerns and life transitions, and she is comfortable talking about how faith fits into a person's choices and goals.

Kirsten brings five years of clinical experience to sessions.

Background and approach

She listens closely and asks practical questions to help people name what matters to them. Sessions are collaborative - the client’s perspective guides the work while Kirsten offers tools and observations from her training. Her approach includes looking at how attachment, communication patterns, and past hurts shape current choices.

She helps clients notice habits that keep them stuck, try small changes, and practice new ways of relating. Kirsten pays attention to issues like codependency, control, and isolation as they come up. <brShe also addresses difficult experiences such as domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and discrimination-related stress. Discussions can include forgiveness, guilt, shame, and rebuilding a sense of purpose.

Kirsten aims to help people build more self-love and stronger boundaries. Kirsten sees clients in New York and offers sessions in English. She is a New York LCSW, license number NY LCSW 093279, and frames therapy as a team effort to reach practical, personal goals.

Evidence-based approaches and online access

Two evidence-based techniques often used in Kirsten's work are cognitive-behavioral strategies and attachment-focused exploration. Cognitive-behavioral strategies help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses, which can reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Attachment-focused exploration looks at early relationship patterns to understand how they affect current communication and trust in relationships.

She also integrates practical skills for managing stress, improving communication, and tending to grief or trauma responses. Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what fits the client's needs and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into work and family life, and allow clients to choose the way they feel most comfortable communicating. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and check-ins to each format so progress continues between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kirsten focus on?

Kirsten works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, family matters, trauma and grief. She also addresses career stress, compassion fatigue, and life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She takes a collaborative and practical approach, listening first and then offering tools and small steps. Therapy is framed as teamwork between the client and therapist.

What background does she bring to sessions?

Kirsten has five years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns. She also integrates discussions about faith when clients want that included.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - with license NY LCSW 093279 and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Multiple formats allow for flexible scheduling and different interaction styles.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Experience: 5 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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