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Kristin Esposita-Ublacker

Kristin Esposita-Ublacker

LCSW-R, LICSW

Therapist in New York

Compassionate social worker offering steady support

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  • Experience 23 years
  • Languages English
  • Sessions Online
  • Mindfulness-based care
  • Practical goal setting
  • Long-term experience

About Kristin

Kristin Esposita-Ublacker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York. She has been providing mental health support for more than 20 years and helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and loneliness. Kristin aims to be a calm presence who listens and offers practical steps for daily life.

She decided to become a social worker because she did not want anyone to feel alone. That intention shapes how she meets people in session - with compassion, respect, and no judgment. Kristin focuses on simple, achievable goals and clear steps rather than complex jargon. Sessions often center on what needs to change and how to get there.

Her approach emphasizes mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. She combines that with straightforward problem solving for parenting stress, communication issues, and coping with life changes. Kristin also supports people dealing with grief, trauma histories, and mood shifts such as bipolar symptoms.

Kristin uses a collaborative style. She works with each person to name problems, answer questions, and set realistic goals. She aims to make the process manageable, especially when taking that first step feels hard.

With two decades of experience as an LCSW-R in New York and a LICSW in Massachusetts, Kristin brings steady support and practical tools. She welcomes conversations that help people feel heard and take small steps toward feeling better.

Mindfulness and practical steps for online care

Kristin uses mindfulness-based ideas to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. Mindfulness work often involves simple breathing or attention practices and can help with anxiety, stress, and mood swings by creating space to choose a response rather than react automatically.

She also emphasizes straightforward problem solving. That means breaking larger problems into small tasks, setting clear goals, and tracking progress week to week. This approach is useful for parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and improving communication skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kristin will collaborate with each person to test techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan based on needs and preferences. The aim is to find tools that fit daily life and feel realistically doable.

The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter times of day or shorter visits to match work or family demands without promising a specific format.

License and NPI

LCSW-R New York · No. 071449
LICSW Massachusetts · No. 124851
LCSW-C Maryland · No. 28396
NPI1316223175

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

New York, Massachusetts, Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristin focus on?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, ADHD, and isolation or loneliness, along with related issues such as parenting stress and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Kristin uses a compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental approach. She emphasizes clear goals and practical steps so progress feels manageable.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 23 years of experience working in clinical social work settings and supporting people through a range of mood, behavioral, and life-change issues.

What credentials and location are on file?

Kristin holds LCSW-R in New York and LICSW in Massachusetts and practices from New York.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

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