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- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT
- Career and workplace
About Simona
LMHC in New York with 20 years of experience. Simona Ostrow focuses on stress, anxiety, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. She works with people who also face caregiver strain, chronic illness or pain, communication problems, isolation, and workplace issues. Sessions are conducted in English and intended for adults in New York. International clients are not accepted.
Simona uses straightforward talk and practical skills work. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking, test new behaviors, and build coping strategies. Sessions mix discussion, small exercises, and problem-solving focused on daily life.
Her approach treats mood and stress as problems to address with concrete steps. For someone facing career stress or life change, she helps map problems, set short goals, and try changes between sessions. For mood disorders and bipolar-related concerns, she focuses on stabilizing routines and managing distress with observable strategies.
Simona aims to make sessions predictable and useful. She explains tools, practices them together, and tracks small changes over time. Communication issues and forgiveness work are approached through skills practice and role-based exercises.
She typically checks messages several times a day Monday through Thursday and responds as promptly as she can. If you want to begin, use the site flow to indicate your needs and schedule the first session.
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How CBT and DBT are used in online work
CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, depression, social anxiety, and workplace stress by setting concrete goals and practicing real-life changes. DBT teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. It can help when mood swings, strong reactions, or communication difficulties get in the way of daily life. Simona will work with each person to find which approach fits best. That decision is collaborative: she reviews goals, current challenges, and preferences, then suggests a plan that may combine skills from both methods. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan as they see what helps. Confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems arise, which can speed up applying new strategies to everyday life.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, career pressures, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, communication problems, loneliness, and workplace issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Sessions focus on practical skills, changing unhelpful thoughts, and learning coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor. That experience covers mood disorders, stress, workplace concerns, and related issues.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is a New York LMHC, practicing in New York. The credential listed is LMHC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check pricing details in the booking flow for exact rates.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That sequence begins the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.