Kirsten Dagrosa , LCSW

Kirsten Dagrosa is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and life changes. She supports those coping with trauma, compassion fatigue, and career uncertainty. Kirsten also offers care that acknowledges questions of faith for clients who want therapy that aligns with Christian beliefs.

Kirsten works in a straightforward, team-based way. She listens first, then helps clients name what matters most. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. She balances empathy with gentle challenge so clients can take real steps toward change.

Her background includes five years of clinical experience in New York as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker. That experience has included helping people untangle attachment patterns, codependency, communication problems, and control issues. She also addresses domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and cultural or discrimination-related concerns.

Kirsten pays attention to stuck feelings like emptiness, guilt, shame, and isolation. She helps clients explore life purpose, self-love, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust after trauma. Work may include short-term goals like stress management and longer-term work on identity and relationships.

Sessions are offered in English and include options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. People who choose Kirsten can expect a collaborative process that honors their values while focusing on clear, doable steps forward.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Kirsten uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and emotional understanding. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then practice new skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This method is useful for stress, social anxiety, and low mood.

Another approach centers on attachment and relationship patterns. It helps clients notice how past relationships shape current connections, improving communication and reducing codependent dynamics. This work can support those dealing with relationship struggles, trust issues, or repeating hurtful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and personal values. Sessions may shift over time as goals change and progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people have a fuller face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is low or a camera is not desired. Live chat and text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins, ongoing support, or when scheduling shorter contacts is easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while working toward meaningful change.