- Grief support
- Communication help
- Life purpose work
About Kristin
Kristin Saunders is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 21 years of experience helping people through major life transitions. She focuses on grief and coping with life changes, and she also works on communication problems and questions about life purpose.
Kristin listens for what matters most after a loss or big change. She helps people name strong emotions and begin practical steps to manage them. Sessions include talking through what feels stuck and trying small shifts to improve everyday routines and relationships.
Her background includes two decades of clinical practice in New York. That time has given her experience with people from many backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ clients and older adults. She also supports those rethinking spiritual beliefs outside traditional religious settings.
Her style is collaborative and focused on evidence-based methods. Kristin uses therapeutic techniques that help people process grief, improve communication, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. She works with clients to set clear, manageable goals and track progress over time.
When someone is wrestling with what comes next, she helps break the situation into smaller, practical steps. Early sessions often focus on immediate coping and stabilizing routines. Later work can expand into clarifying values and planning next actions related to work, relationships, or personal meaning.
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Kristin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people navigate grief and life changes. One common approach she relies on focuses on processing difficult emotions through structured conversation and gradual exposure to avoided memories or situations. This helps people reduce the intensity of painful reactions and regain more control over daily life.Another approach centers on improving communication skills through role practice and clear feedback. This method helps people express needs, set boundaries, and repair strained relationships that often worsen during transitions. Both approaches aim to build practical skills rather than only discussing feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristin will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She treats the choice of techniques as flexible and adjusts plans based on how someone responds.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions often use less bandwidth, and a video session supports face-to-face interaction when helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt session length and focus to fit everyday life commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on grief and coping with major life changes, and also helps with communication problems and questions about life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her approach is collaborative and evidence-based. She helps people name emotions, try practical steps, and set manageable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in clinical settings in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Does she work in languages besides English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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