Kristen Wojtuniak , LCSW

Kristen Wojtuniak is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with eight years of professional experience supporting adolescents and adults. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, challenges with life transitions, communication difficulties, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, eating-related concerns, and chronic illness, bringing warmth, compassion, and a touch of humor to the therapeutic relationship.

She emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a central tool to reduce stress and reframe unhelpful thought patterns so clients can take an active role in their care and develop practical coping strategies. Kristen also integrates mindfulness and self-compassion practices to help people sit with uncomfortable feelings and notice bodily sensations without becoming overwhelmed. Her approach encourages small, sustainable changes that build toward greater daily functioning and a more satisfying life.

In sessions she helps clients identify and challenge negative core beliefs, strengthen boundary-setting skills, and name wants and needs that may have been sidelined by shame or guilt. She pays close attention to body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, isolation, OCD-related concerns, seasonal mood changes, and intimacy issues, tailoring interventions to each person’s priorities.

Kristen aims to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment in which exploration, experimention, and increased self-awareness lead to clearer goals and healthier patterns of living.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kristen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, obsessive thinking, and managing ADHD-related challenges.

She also incorporates mindfulness and self-compassion practices that teach present-moment awareness and kinder internal dialogue. These techniques support tolerance of difficult emotions, reduce reactivity, and can enhance the ability to sit with uncertainty without avoidance.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristen works with each person to explore which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access care around work, school, caregiving, and other commitments. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support and to tailor session formats to what works best for each individual.