- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety support
- Behavioral strategies
About Toni
Toni Kumar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and issues around motivation and life transitions. Toni also focuses on social anxiety and phobia among other mood and behavioral concerns.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Toni helps clients break problems into manageable steps and build everyday skills for coping. Conversations center on what is getting in the way now and what small changes could make a difference in daily life.
Her background includes long-term work in community and clinical settings across New York. That experience brought repeated contact with people facing workplace stress, caregiver strain, and co-occurring difficulties like ADHD and substance concerns. Those varied settings shaped a pragmatic approach to common life pressures.
Toni uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address panic, mood swings, and patterns of avoidance that can come with social anxiety. She also supports people dealing with postpartum depression, seasonal mood shifts, and relationship strain. Sessions often focus on skill building, coping strategies, and clearer problem-solving.
People who choose Toni can expect direct conversation about goals, doable homework between meetings, and regular check-ins on progress. She asks practical questions early on to craft a working plan. Getting started involves a short intake and a clear plan for what to try next.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Many of the techniques Toni uses are evidence-based and translated into clear steps. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce avoidance and help with panic or social fear. Another approach emphasizes building concrete coping skills like breathing, graded exposure to feared situations, and problem-solving for stress and workplace issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Toni will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and collaborate with you to choose which techniques to try. That process may include short practice tasks between sessions and regular check-ins to see what is helpful.
Session formats and logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins between work or caregiving responsibilities. Ask about session length, frequency, and any technology needs when you schedule so the plan fits your routine.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and related mood or behavioral issues including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on skill building, coping strategies, and step-by-step problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
Toni has 17 years of experience working in clinical and community settings in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription 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.