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Kristin Esposita-Ublacker

LCSW-R, LICSW New York 23 years of experience

Calm, steady support for life changes

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Kristin Esposita-Ublacker
  • Experienced LCSW-R LICSW
  • Mindfulness based approach
  • Practical goal setting

About Kristin

Kristin Esposita-Ublacker is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She brings 23 years of experience to sessions and focuses on making clients feel heard. Kristin aims to be a steady presence for people who are struggling and want practical help moving forward.

She listens first and then works with each person to name the change they want. Kristin uses straightforward goal-setting to break big problems into manageable steps. She talks through obstacles and checks in on progress so goals stay realistic and useful.

Her style is compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental. Kristin recognizes that asking for help is hard, and she keeps the pace gentle while encouraging forward movement. Sessions are a place to be understood and to try new ways of coping.

Kristin draws on mindfulness therapy to help people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. That approach can be helpful for anxiety, mood shifts, and stress management. She pairs listening with practical strategies so people can make small changes that add up.

People who reach out will complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on Kristin's availability. She hopes to help clients make life a little lighter by offering steady support and clear steps toward change.

Mindfulness and practical work for online therapy

Kristin uses mindfulness therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without immediately reacting. This practice can reduce overwhelming worry and make it easier to choose a calmer response in stressful moments, which may help with anxiety, mood shifts, and stress management.

Her sessions also emphasize clear, step-by-step goal setting. That means identifying one change to focus on, breaking it into small tasks, and checking progress together each session so adjustments can be made when needed. This practical work is aimed at everyday problems like low energy, relationship strain, or difficulty managing impulses.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend ways of working that fit. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be changed if something does not feel helpful.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist when you start to arrange a rhythm that suits your day-to-day routine.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsFamily problemsFertility issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

New York, Massachusetts, Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kristin address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, parenting strains, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then sets achievable goals and checks progress during sessions.

What is her background and experience?

Kristin has 23 years of experience as a clinical social worker and has worked with depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds NY LCSW-R and MA LICSW credentials and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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