- Focus on well being
- Practical coping steps
- Respectful listening
About Gina
Dr. Gina Ligonde is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 26 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and issues with self-esteem. Her work also extends to compassion fatigue and helping people regain motivation and confidence.
Her sessions start with listening closely to each person's situation. She treats people with sensitivity and respect and adapts conversations to what each person needs. She focuses on practical steps people can take to reduce stress and manage anxiety day to day.
Dr. Ligonde supports people dealing with caregiver strain, chronic illness or disability, and the emotional fallout from divorce and separation. She helps people sort through guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Money and financial issues are also among the concerns she addresses in therapy.
She works with problems that show up at work and in relationships, including communication breakdowns and control issues. For people facing panic attacks or compassion fatigue, she offers steady guidance and a calm, straightforward approach. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, achievable changes.
Beginning therapy can feel hard, and she aims to make the first steps easier. Her approach centers on practical conversation, tailored plans, and ongoing review so people can see progress and adjust goals as needed.
How evidence-based methods guide online work
Dr. Gina Ligonde uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. She emphasizes methods that help people build coping skills for stress and anxiety, and approaches that improve communication and relationship functioning. These approaches support managing panic symptoms, reducing overwhelm from caregiver roles, and addressing life stressors like money concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The client and therapist decide together which techniques suit the situation and daily life demands.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work often helps people fit therapy into busy schedules, lets short check-ins happen during a break at work, and can reduce travel time. It can also make it easier to keep continuity of care during life changes, while allowing the therapist to focus on practical strategies that translate into everyday routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and money and financial issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and conversational. She listens closely, sets clear goals, and tailors a plan to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.