- 40 years experience
- Parenting focus
- Evidence-based care
About Catherine
Catherine Kunin is an LCSW with four decades of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, parenting strains, and life changes. She brings steady, practical help and a calm presence to sessions. Parents often seek her out when daily pressure feels hard to manage and they need straightforward strategies.
Over 40 years Catherine has worked in many settings and with people at different life stages. She has provided crisis intervention, advocacy, and community outreach. That background informs her work with concerns such as relationship tension, self-esteem struggles, and coping with illness or chronic pain.
Catherine helps people sort priorities and build clearer communication habits. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address panic, social anxiety, workplace problems, and issues common to young adults and aging adults. Conversations focus on practical steps and small changes that can reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her approach is direct and supportive. Sessions often include problem-solving, skills practice, and planning for real-life situations. The goal is to leave people better able to manage emotions, handle family pressures, and move toward clearer goals.
She works in New York and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Many of the evidence-based therapeutic techniques Catherine uses focus on clear skills and brief exercises that can be taught and practiced in conversation. For example, cognitive-behavioral style work helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts, which can reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Another common element is communication skills training, which teaches practical ways to speak and listen differently to ease family and parenting tensions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That means trying methods, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan together rather than promising a single path up front.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, cut down on travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to continue regular work on skills between meetings, which many people find helpful for steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Catherine works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes. She also addresses aging issues, chronic illness or pain, and workplace or social anxiety concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize communication skills, problem-solving, and coping strategies that people can use between visits.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 40 years of experience working across multiple settings. That background includes crisis intervention, client advocacy, and community outreach.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in New York.
In what language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you and outlines next steps for sessions.