Kristin Puleo , LMHC

Kristin Puleo is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She works with adults who are coping with grief, trauma, mood shifts, attention challenges, and identity questions. Kristin aims to make therapy feel practical and straightforward for people who need clear steps forward.

Her approach centers on finding the sources of discomfort and then building simple plans to reduce their impact. She uses everyday language and a touch of appropriate humor to make hard topics easier to discuss. Sessions often focus on small changes that add up over time so clients can manage symptoms and reach personal goals.

With 14 years of experience, Kristin draws from several evidence-informed approaches to fit each person she sees. She blends acceptance strategies, cognitive tools, attachment ideas, and skills for emotional regulation to suit different concerns. That mix helps when anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns, or mood problems get in the way of daily life.

Kristin also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, career pressure, and identity-related concerns. She helps clients pinpoint patterns that hold them back and practice new ways of responding. The aim is to increase coping, confidence, and a clearer sense of direction.

Her style is collaborative and direct. Kristin asks questions, offers perspectives, and helps clients build doable plans. People who prefer honest feedback and a practical path forward may find her approach helpful.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns for depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current trust, intimacy, and communication problems.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Kristin will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That cooperative process means techniques are adjusted as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit brief updates or coaching into a busy day. These options help people maintain regular work on goals while balancing work, family, or travel commitments.