About Wendalina
Wendalina Claudio is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 17 years of practice. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting challenges. She speaks English and Spanish and works with clients who prefer remote sessions as well as those in New York.
Over her career she has supported people facing family conflict and relationship strain. She also addresses concerns like abandonment and attachment struggles, body image worries, and problems with communication.
Background and approach
Wendalina helps people cope with panic attacks, social anxiety, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Her approach centers on listening first and then shaping a plan that fits each person. Conversations are tailored to practical needs, with clear steps you can try between sessions.
She focuses on building skills to manage intense emotions and improve everyday functioning. Wendalina aims to create a respectful and compassionate space. She invites clients to name goals and work at a pace that feels doable.
The work often includes learning new ways to respond to stress and repairing patterns that have caused pain. Getting started usually means a short intake conversation and setting simple, achievable goals. Sessions may include talk, problem-solving, and skill practice aimed at helping people feel more steady and able to handle daily demands.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Wendalina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach is skill-based work that teaches breathing, grounding, and thought-management strategies to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. These techniques help people handle intense moments and regain a sense of control.Another approach emphasizes processing loss, grief, and attachment wounds through guided conversation and meaning-making exercises. This helps people make sense of painful experiences and find ways to carry forward with more clarity and self-compassion.
Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that feel like a good fit. Adjustments are made over time so the plan stays useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let you see facial cues and run longer sessions. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a session fits into a short break. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, ongoing support, or those who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent despite busy schedules or travel.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
Also works with
- Experience
- 17 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English, Spanish