Dr. Gina Ligonde, LCSW

Dr. Gina Ligonde is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of practice in New York. She offers steady, respectful support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, and self-esteem concerns. Her approach is calm and practical, aimed at helping people take manageable steps forward.

She has worked with individuals experiencing compassion fatigue and caregiver stress, and supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, or disability. Conversations focus on real-life problems like money worries, workplace strain, communication breakdowns, and the emotional effects of divorce or separation.

Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs rather than following a single script. Dr. Ligonde listens for what matters most, then shapes the dialogue and a plan that fits your goals. She emphasizes small, achievable changes that build confidence and reduce overwhelm.

People may bring feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, or a search for meaning. Dr. Ligonde helps sort those feelings and find practical steps toward self-acceptance and clearer decision making. Life transitions such as midlife shifts or parenting stresses are addressed with attention to values and realistic coping strategies.

If you are looking for steady, experienced support to manage anxiety, work stress, or long-term health challenges, Dr. Ligonde offers a grounded, person-focused way to move forward.

Approaches that guide online care

Dr. Ligonde uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical problem solving and emotional coping. One common method emphasizes clear goal setting and step-by-step skills to manage anxiety and panic symptoms, helping people reduce worry and regain daily functioning. Another approach centers on building self-compassion and tackling shame or guilt, which can ease isolation and improve self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to your priorities and past attempts, then suggests techniques that match your goals and comfort level. Together you can adjust the plan as progress is made and new needs emerge.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a work break, or reducing the need to rearrange daily routines. Licensed professionals use these formats to support people managing chronic health concerns, caregiver strain, workplace stress, and relationship issues without promising particular outcomes.