- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Self-compassion practices
- Stress reduction skills
About Kristen
Kristen Wojtuniak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with eight years of professional experience. She works with people experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, problems with communication, eating and body image issues, and the effects of chronic illness. Social anxiety and phobia are among the concerns she lists, alongside stress, grief, and relationship-related struggles.
Kristen uses straightforward, skill-focused work to help clients manage symptoms and make practical changes. She favors Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions include learning tools for stress reduction and clearer ways to communicate needs and boundaries.
She also incorporates practices to build self-compassion and increase tolerance for uncomfortable feelings and bodily sensations. That work can include noticing core beliefs that influence mood, testing those beliefs against real situations, and rehearsing new, healthier responses. Kristen aims to help people set realistic goals and take small steps that add up.
The therapist often supports people juggling caregiving responsibilities, college schedules, or work-from-home hours by keeping interventions practical and time-conscious. Kristen emphasizes experiments in daily life rather than long abstractions. Progress is tracked through concrete changes in behavior and coping skills.
Clients who prefer plain language and direct feedback may find this approach helpful. The focus is on developing tools to reduce distress, improve communication, and strengthen self-regard over time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Kristen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions to reduce distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and patterns that keep people stuck.She also works on self-compassion and mindfulness practices that help people notice uncomfortable feelings and body sensations without acting on them immediately. These approaches can help with shame, self-criticism, and social anxiety by building tolerance for discomfort and alternative responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kristen will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest exercises or skills to try. Clients and the therapist review what helps and adjust techniques over time, so the plan fits practical needs and daily life.
The therapist's original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around caregiving, classes, or lunch breaks, and it can reduce commute time. Therapists can use shorter check-ins, video sessions, or phone check-ins when those formats are available, and they will recommend the best option based on what you need and what works logistically.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating and body image issues, chronic illness, grief, and related concerns including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and skills-based, focusing on identifying thoughts and practicing new behaviors. Expect clear, direct feedback and step-by-step tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a social worker in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are held.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.