Jaime Pitingaro , LICSW, LCSW

Jaime Pitingaro is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York with eight years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - both indicate advanced training and licensure in clinical social work - and draws on that background to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. Jaime also works with clients on self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, parenting, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversation and treatment plans to meet individual circumstances and goals. Her practice includes attention to multicultural concerns, adoption and foster care, mood disorders, and other focused areas like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and pregnancy-related challenges. Jaime emphasizes collaborative care, helping people develop practical skills, build confidence, and make measurable progress toward a more fulfilling life.

Recognizing that taking the first step toward change takes courage, Jaime offers steady support throughout the therapeutic process, working alongside clients to find strategies that fit their values and daily realities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jaime often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-oriented, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and problems with impulsivity.

Additionally, Jaime incorporates Narrative Therapy to explore the stories people tell about their lives and to reframe those narratives in ways that support growth and resilience. This approach can be useful for identity work, trauma recovery, and major life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jaime works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without sacrificing continuity of care.