Lily Divino , LCSW

Lily Divino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. She approaches therapy with warmth and respect, and aims to create a calm space where clients can be heard and make steady progress.

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that fit into everyday life. Lily uses trauma-informed care and evidence-based techniques to guide the work, and she pays attention to how cultural background and systems shape experiences.

She has 12 years of experience in healthcare and community settings, which shaped her awareness of burnout, caregiver strain, and the pressures people face when managing chronic illness or disability. That background informs how she helps people manage compassion fatigue and ongoing stress.

Lily also supports people processing sexual assault, domestic violence, family of origin issues, and post-traumatic stress. She works with individuals navigating identity, culture, and belonging, and with those coping with panic, shame, or guilt.

In sessions she may draw on Cognitive Behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based work alongside relational ideas about how family patterns influence life now. The focus is on practical tools, clearer thinking, and building resilience. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Evidence-informed approaches and online care

Lily often uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. This approach can be useful for anxiety, panic, and depression because it breaks problems into smaller, manageable steps.

She also draws on motivational interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck or uncertain. That method helps clarify values and strengthen personal motivation for practical goals like improving self-care or reducing risky behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lily collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts methods over time so the work stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or medical needs.