Kristin Esposita-Ublacker , LCSW-R, LICSW

Kristin Esposita-Ublacker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 23 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and mood swings. Kristin also supports those facing parenting challenges, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and concerns tied to women's issues.

Her approach is warm and down-to-earth. She listens first and asks practical questions to learn what matters most to each person. Together they set clear, achievable goals and plan steps to reach them. Kristin aims to make the work feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

She uses mindfulness-based tools to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. Sessions often include simple breathing, grounding, and attention exercises to build steadiness between meetings. These practices are paired with straightforward problem-solving when needed.

Kristin treats sessions as a partnership. She respects each person's pace and the courage it takes to ask for help. Her style is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and focused on real-life changes.

Based in New York, Kristin draws on two decades of hands-on social work experience. People come to her when life feels heavy or confusing and they want a clear plan to move forward. She meets clients where they are and helps them take the next practical steps.

Mindfulness and practical care delivered online

Kristin uses mindfulness therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without reacting automatically. That can reduce overwhelm and give space to choose different responses, which is helpful for anxiety, mood swings, and stress.

She pairs mindfulness with straightforward problem-solving and goal-setting. That combination helps people move from feeling stuck to trying small, doable changes. This approach can support parenting challenges, relationship stress, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristin will work with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what's working and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone meetings, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is low or a camera feels like too much. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief updates, or when someone needs shorter, more flexible contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.