Kristine Sass , LMHC

Kristine Sass is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, and depression, and supports those navigating significant life changes. Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, communication difficulties, post-traumatic stress, concerns related to pregnancy and childbirth, and a range of women’s issues.

Kristine approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, honoring each person as the expert of their own story and building on existing resources to overcome challenges. She emphasizes practical skills and compassionate guidance to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Taking the first step toward change can feel difficult, and she positions herself as a supportive collaborator through that process.

Kristine blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a personalized, client-centered stance, tailoring sessions to individual goals and circumstances. Her work is grounded in respect for each person’s experience and a focus on developing coping strategies that fit daily life in New York and beyond.

Evidence-Based Support Delivered Remotely

Kristine uses a strengths-focused, skills-based approach that emphasizes practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. These techniques help clients develop coping tools they can apply day to day to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation.

She also offers collaborative, client-centered work that explores personal strengths and life transitions. This approach helps people clarify goals, improve communication, and navigate changes such as caregiving responsibilities or pregnancy and childbirth by building on what already works for them.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kristine treats this as a collaborative effort. She and the client will evaluate what feels most useful based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time to fit progress and circumstances.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or elsewhere, allowing clients to maintain continuity of care even when life gets busy or unpredictable.