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Kristin Saunders, LCSW

Practical support for grief and life change

Credential held
LCSW
Practises from
New York
Years in practice
21
Languages
English
Sessions
Online

About Kristin

Kristin Saunders is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people through major life changes and grief. She focuses on clear, practical support so you can manage hard emotions and find steady footing again. Kristin keeps conversations straightforward and compassionate, helping clients make sense of what they're feeling and decide what comes next.

She brings 21 years of experience to her work and values collaboration in every session. Kristin listens for the life patterns that make change harder and helps people build habits that make daily life easier.

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Background and approach

She also focuses on improving communication so people can express needs and set boundaries more clearly. Kristin pays attention to meaning and purpose. Many clients come when their old goals no longer fit.

She helps people clarify what matters and take small steps toward a more meaningful routine. Her approach blends evidence-based techniques with a warm, down-to-earth style. Sessions are designed to be practical and paced to each person.

Kristin will help you identify immediate coping steps and longer-term strategies. She aims to make therapy useful from the first meetings. Kristin works from New York and uses plain language during sessions.

She respects each person’s background and values, and she focuses on helping people rebuild a sense of direction after loss or life change.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Kristin uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process loss and adjust to change. One common approach she relies on focuses on processing grief through narrative and emotion work - helping people name and sit with feelings so they lose intensity over time. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and behavioral steps to manage daily life during transitions - setting small goals and tracking progress to restore routine and control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kristin will talk with you about what feels most useful and try different techniques as needed. She collaborates with clients to shape sessions around goals, values, and what fits into each person’s life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you keep face-to-face contact without travel. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or work when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These formats make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while balancing daily responsibilities.
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Frequently asked questions

What problems does Kristin focus on?
She works with people dealing mainly with grief and major life changes, and also helps with communication problems and finding life purpose.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and empathic. Sessions are practical, focused on coping skills and clearer communication.
How long has she been practising?
Kristin has 21 years of experience working with people facing significant transitions and losses.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with license number NY LCSW 087384 and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Experience
21 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English