- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Caregiver support
About Gina
Dr. Gina Ligonde is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, and issues with self-esteem. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation. Gina focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier in daily life.
She works with people who are coping with compassion fatigue and caregiving stress, and those facing chronic pain, illness, or disability. Gina also helps with communication problems, feelings of isolation, and the strain that workplace and money worries can cause. Her approach aims to make room for what matters most to each person.
Sessions are shaped around each person's needs and goals. Gina tailors dialog and plans so people leave with clear next steps rather than vague ideas. She encourages steady progress and checks in about what is and isn’t working.
Gina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward measurable change. Over 26 years she has seen a wide range of life transitions, from divorce and midlife questions to panic attacks and forgiveness work. Her long experience informs practical strategies for coping and recovery.
Located in New York, Gina offers care in English and does not work with international clients at this time. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and supports people through that first step.
Approaches that guide online care
Dr. Ligonde uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make concrete changes. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and panic - breathing and grounding steps, pacing strategies, and short behavioral changes that reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on communication and relationship work - identifying patterns, practicing direct expressing of needs, and building clearer interactions with others.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to continue or change over time.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let people meet from a consistent location and keep momentum between in-person commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help people with?
She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue, among other life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps that people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in New York and holds the credential LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients be seen?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.