- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Faith-integrated support
About Kirsten
Kirsten Dagrosa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with five years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling stuck after changes at work, in relationships, or in health. Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem, grief, trauma and life changes, including questions about life purpose.
Kirsten often works with people who want to align their mental health with their Christian faith. She listens to clients' concerns and discusses values alongside practical goals. Sessions are cooperative - the client brings knowledge of their life and Kirsten brings social work skills to plan next steps.
Her approach concentrates on identifying what is getting in the way of daily functioning and goal progress. She helps people notice patterns in relationships, communication, and coping that may be keeping them stuck. Conversations include concrete steps to test new ways of relating or managing stress and to build clearer boundaries.
Kirsten also addresses issues that often come up with trauma, codependency, attachment, and compassion fatigue. She supports people facing multicultural stressors, prejudice, and discrimination while they sort out next steps. Work on forgiveness, guilt, shame, and self-love is practical and focused on everyday choices.
People can expect direct and respectful feedback, help setting realistic goals, and short-term interventions when appropriate. She asks clients to describe what matters to them and then makes simple, actionable plans to move forward.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building new skills. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and help people try different ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and self-criticism. Behavioral strategies involve practicing new actions or routines, such as experimenting with boundaries or small steps toward a vocational change.Trauma-informed methods focus on safety and pacing while working through difficult memories or reactions. These approaches break problems into manageable pieces and teach grounding or stress-management skills that can help with PTSD, compassion fatigue, and overwhelm.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kirsten will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals, values, and everyday life. Together they assess what helps most and adjust the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also permits continued work when life changes make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based techniques to remote sessions while focusing on practical steps and measurable progress.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, grief, trauma, and coping with life changes including questions about life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that identifies patterns and creates small tests of change. Sessions focus on concrete steps to shift communication, boundaries, or daily routines.
What is her clinical experience?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and life transition concerns while integrating clients' values into treatment planning.
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.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
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.