- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Life purpose
About Catherine
Catherine Kunin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 40 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
Her practice focuses on practical support and clear problem solving. She helps people manage panic, social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, and workplace stress. She also addresses issues tied to aging, chronic illness and disability, and feelings of isolation.
In sessions she uses straightforward conversation, crisis intervention when needed, and advocacy to help clients access community resources. Her background includes work across multiple settings where she handled client relationship management and outreach.
Clients can expect help sorting immediate concerns and making plans for next steps. She pays attention to communication patterns and control issues that often complicate relationships. She also helps young adults navigating early career and life choices, and people looking to clarify life purpose.
Her long experience informs practical coping strategies for daily life. She draws on techniques that are evidence based and aims to improve how clients manage symptoms and solve problems. Sessions seek to address both short-term needs and longer-term goals.
Evidence-based techniques and online work
Catherine draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with practical problems and life transitions. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety and low mood. These methods help with panic attacks, social anxiety, and workplace stress by teaching skills to manage symptoms and test new ways of coping. Behavioral strategies involve gradual practice and small changes in daily routines. For issues like seasonal affective disorder, chronic pain, and isolation, these approaches emphasize activity planning, pacing, and building manageable habits rather than abstract advice. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjusts plans as needs change. The therapist discusses options and agrees on steps with each person rather than assuming one path. Confirm the current session formats before booking, as formats were not specified in the available biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or flexible scheduling around work and caregiving. Ask about session length and how best to structure visits for practical support and follow-up.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other areas.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and clear conversation to help clients identify problems and make actionable plans.
What experience informs her practice?
She brings 40 years of experience working in multiple settings, including crisis intervention, advocacy, and community outreach.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.