Dr. Gina Ligonde, LCSW

Dr. Gina Ligonde is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 26 years of clinical experience. She works directly with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She aims to meet clients where they are and create a plan that fits their needs. Dr. Ligonde focuses on practical conversations that help people make small changes and feel steadier day to day. She listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different ways of responding. Topics she addresses include caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and midlife questions about purpose and meaning. Her work also covers feelings of guilt, shame, loneliness, and panic symptoms. Money and workplace stress are included when they affect mood or relationships. She supports women working through role changes and life transitions. Dr. Ligonde adapts the pace and focus to each person’s needs. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. The aim is to build clearer choices and more reliable ways to cope. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage. Clients who start with her often leave sessions with practical next steps and clearer priorities for change.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Dr. Ligonde works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical problem solving and emotional regulation. One approach emphasizes helping people identify unhelpful patterns and try different responses in daily life, which can reduce anxiety and improve relationships. Another approach centers on building coping skills for stress, caregiver strain, chronic pain, and burnout by practicing short exercises and making gradual changes. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may involve trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting as progress and comfort guide the plan. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow sessions during work breaks or between obligations. Different session arrangements may suit different needs, so confirm the current session options before booking. The goal is to make therapy a practical part of everyday routines while focusing on clear skills and workable next steps.