Wendalina Claudio , LCSW

Wendalina Claudio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 17 years of professional experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She works with individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, grief and loss, and relational conflicts, bringing sensitivity and compassionate care to each encounter.

Her practice emphasizes tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s distinct needs, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative approach to problem solving. Wendalina pays close attention to issues related to attachment and abandonment, body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and workplace or women's issues.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she adapts her style to fit cultural and linguistic needs while treating everyone with respect. Wendalina values the courage it takes to seek change and positions herself as a steady, supportive partner in the process of moving toward greater well-being. As an LCSW—a licensed clinical social worker trained to provide psychotherapy and clinical support—she combines professional training with empathetic care to help clients pursue more fulfilling, balanced lives.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Wendalina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One approach emphasizes skills-based work to help people manage anxiety, panic, and depressive symptoms by identifying unhelpful thoughts and building coping strategies that can be practiced in daily life. This helps clients gain tools for emotional regulation and stress reduction.

She also employs attachment-informed work to address relationship patterns, abandonment concerns, and communication problems. This approach explores how early and current relational experiences shape expectations and interactions, and it supports rebuilding trust and healthier connection in relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Wendalina collaborates with each client to identify methods that align with their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains a good fit.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or long-distance arrangements. These formats offer flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to engage with licensed professionals in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels.