- Patient-centered care
- Practical steps
- Respectful listening
About Gina
Dr. Gina Ligonde is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of practice in New York. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She also helps people who feel worn down by compassion fatigue and those facing relationship or family tensions.
Her work is practical and person-centered. Sessions aim to identify what feels most urgent and build small, manageable steps forward. She tailors conversation and plans to each person’s situation rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice.
Clients commonly bring issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and trouble with communication or control. She also addresses life transitions like divorce, midlife questions, and concerns about money or purpose. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among the areas she supports.
Her approach puts respect and sensitivity first. She listens for strengths and patterns, then helps people try different strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Progress is measured in concrete changes you notice between sessions.
Dr. Ligonde works in English and practices in New York. If you decide to begin, the process starts with a short questionnaire and scheduling through the Start Therapy flow. The therapist and client then set goals and adjust the plan over time.
Approaches that help with panic and everyday anxiety
Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety. Cognitive approaches help identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts that increase worry or lead to panic. Behavioral strategies involve gradual exposure to feared situations and building coping skills that reduce symptoms over time.Skills-based methods teach breathing and grounding exercises, pacing activities, and planning small steps to regain control during an acute panic episode. These techniques are practical tools people can use between sessions to manage sudden symptoms and reduce avoidance over weeks and months.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about current struggles, goals, and what feels doable. Together they will try approaches and adjust plans based on what helps most, keeping the client’s preferences central.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also let sessions be shorter or more flexible when needed, which helps people maintain steady work on panic and anxiety without disrupting daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and person-centered. She listens for strengths, tailors sessions to individual needs, and works toward small, manageable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional work experience in the field.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.