- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem work
- Caregiver stress
About Kamala
Kamala Young-Claudio is a licensed clinical social worker in New York (LCSW-R) with 20 years of practice. She works with adults facing relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and major life changes, including questions about life purpose.
She focuses on clear, practical conversations. Sessions look at what is happening now and what patterns led there. She helps people sort through decisions after work, health, or relationship changes. The tone is straightforward and goal-oriented rather than abstract or purely motivational.
Kamala mixes conversational listening with evidence-based methods. She draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Psychodynamic ideas are sometimes used to trace repeated patterns back to earlier relationships.
She also uses solution-focused and trauma-informed methods when situations call for brief, targeted work or when past hurt affects current functioning. Typical concerns she addresses include caregiver stress, abandonment worries, communication problems, divorce or separation, and end-of-life or hospice-related issues.
Her practice pays attention to practical outcomes: better communication, clearer next steps, and manageable coping strategies. Adults who are questioning what comes next after a major change may find these pragmatic tools useful. Kamala conducts sessions in English and practices in New York as an LCSW-R.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Kamala uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's priorities. That approach means the therapist listens closely and follows the topics the client brings up, which can help clarify values and next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior experiments; online sessions can include practical homework and brief check-ins to track progress.She also draws on psychodynamic ideas when patterns from earlier relationships affect current choices. In conversation, that can look like noticing recurring themes and linking them to decisions about work, relationships, or caregiving. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to test different methods and pick what fits current goals and preferences.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy day, making it easier to keep regular appointments, or arranging a shorter check-in when needed. Ask about session length, frequency, and any technology preferences when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements suit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, including questions about life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, combining listening with concrete tools to help people make decisions and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience as a psychotherapist in New York.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices in New York state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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