Kamala Young-Claudio , LCSW-R

Kamala Young-Claudio is a licensed psychotherapist based in New York with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She holds the LCSW-R credential, which denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered, and brings long-term practice helping people navigate relationship challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and transitions across the lifespan.

Her work encompasses a wide range of life stressors including caregiving and caregiver stress, family and blended family conflicts, communication and attachment issues, divorce and separation, cancer and hospice-related counseling, and the emotional impact of aging. She also supports clients facing compassion fatigue, isolation, emptiness, and questions about life purpose. Kamala has experience addressing both common workplace stresses and more specific losses such as pet loss.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting dialogue and treatment plans to fit individual needs. Her practice emphasizes collaboration - assessing where a client is now, clarifying goals, and tailoring interventions to those priorities. Kamala recognizes that reaching out for therapy takes courage and she aims to accompany clients on the early steps of their journey toward greater personal and professional fulfillment.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Kamala Young-Claudio draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience directs the pace and goals of sessions - it is helpful for building self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and addressing feelings of emptiness or isolation. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and gently shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for coping with anxiety, work stress, grief responses, and relationship patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and supported in shaping their care.

Online therapy with Kamala can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for those who find remote sessions more accessible. These options make it possible to maintain regular contact, practice skills between sessions, and continue therapy during life transitions without requiring travel, while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.