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- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Depression and addictions
About Irma
Irma Kingsley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R), is licensed in New York and has 27 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and addictions. She says clients are the experts in their own stories and that she helps them identify and prioritize the problems to address.
Kingsley begins by listening to each person's account and finding the most pressing issues to tackle first. She uses practical conversations to sort through problems and set achievable goals. Sessions focus on clear steps rather than vague promises.
She emphasizes strengths that clients already have and helps them apply those strengths to real-world problems. This can include building motivation, boosting confidence, and developing ways to manage anxiety or depression. Work on relationship concerns looks at patterns and choices individuals can make for healthier interactions.
Her background includes many years supporting people through major life transitions and addiction-related challenges. She also attends to aging and geriatric matters, caregiver stress, and health-related issues such as cancer. Other areas she notes are attachment and codependency concerns, blended family dynamics, and divorce or separation.
Sessions are conducted in English. Kingsley asks new clients to complete basic intake steps so she can match priorities to a plan. She follows an approach of identifying problems, setting priorities, and working step by step toward clearer functioning.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, practical methods rather than labels. One common approach involves identifying current problems and priorities, then working on specific skills to manage symptoms like anxiety or depression. That process helps people develop routines and coping steps they can use between sessions.Another helpful method is strength-based work. This looks for personal resources and past successes and applies them to current challenges such as motivation, self-esteem, or relationship patterns. The aim is to turn small changes into steady progress rather than relying on insight alone.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each client to decide which techniques fit best given their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean adjusting focus as progress is made.
Confirm the therapist's session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for simpler check-ins during a lunch break or between obligations. They can also allow people to choose quieter surroundings or a phone check-in when they prefer not to be on camera.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and addictions. Additional focus areas include aging, attachment issues, caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and family problems.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She listens to each person's story and helps identify and prioritize problems to work on. The focus is on practical steps and building on the client's existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW-R in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.