Kamala Young-Claudio , LCSW-R

Kamala Young-Claudio is a licensed psychotherapist based in New York with two decades of clinical experience helping people navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, and caregiving stress. As an LCSW-R - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker registered in New York (NY LCSW-R 046524) - she brings practical social work training and extensive therapeutic experience to each engagement, supporting clients through issues such as self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, family conflict, and end-of-life concerns.

Her work emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with treatment plans tailored to each person’s specific needs and goals. She draws on evidence-informed methods to address common problems like communication difficulties, isolation or loneliness, attachment and abandonment issues, and the stresses faced by first responders and caregivers. Kamala also offers support for blended families, divorce and separation, cancer-related challenges, and the emotional impact of pet loss.

Recognizing that reaching out for help can feel daunting, she approaches the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process, meeting people where they are and adjusting dialogue and interventions to fit individual circumstances. Her practice focuses on fostering motivation, clarifying life purpose, and helping clients build coping skills that support personal and professional fulfillment.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care and Support

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person’s goals and perspectives guide the work. This approach helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and building motivation by centering the client’s experience and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skills training. It is often effective for addressing stress, anxiety related to caregiving or work, and patterns that undermine relationships and day-to-day functioning.

Solution-focused therapy emphasizes setting clear, achievable goals and identifying strengths and resources to create change. It can be especially useful for addressing communication problems, coping with change, and short-term problem solving.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the clinical process. Kamala collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will recommend or combine methods that fit the situation and promote progress in a way that feels right for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, caregiving, or health demands, and they allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support without requiring travel.