LCSW
Cathleen Lilavois, LCSW
Therapist in New York
Cathleen is a LCSW therapist in New York.
- 4+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
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About Cathleen
Adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, motivation, confidence, or self-love will find practical support geared toward their specific goals. She has experience addressing compassion fatigue and workplace-related strain, and she helps clients strengthen communication, attachment, and coping skills. Cathleen emphasizes that each person is the expert of their own story and seeks to build on existing strengths to overcome life challenges. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and she offers steady, collaborative guidance to support that process.
Evidence-Based Support for Trauma and Everyday Stress
Cathleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and healing from difficult experiences. One common approach she employs concentrates on trauma-informed work - helping clients process past hurt, understand its impact on thoughts and relationships, and build strategies to reduce triggers and emotional overwhelm. Another key approach emphasizes skills-based cognitive strategies that teach tools for managing stress, anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem challenges, such as problem-solving, emotion regulation, and improved communication for parenting and workplace situations.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. Cathleen partners with each client to identify goals, preferences, and daily realities, adjusting methods over time so the work fits the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through flexible formats - video sessions that resemble in-person meetings, phone conversations, live chat, or ongoing text-based messaging. These options allow clients to receive consistent support while balancing family, work, or other commitments, and they make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt care to each person’s needs.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Cathleen Lilavois have?
Cathleen Lilavois has 4 years of clinical experience.
Is Cathleen Lilavois a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NY LCSW 089780.
In which languages does Cathleen Lilavois provide therapy?
Cathleen Lilavois provides therapy in English.
Where is Cathleen Lilavois located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Cathleen Lilavois as my therapist?
You can work with Cathleen Lilavois through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cathleen Lilavois work with international clients?
Cathleen Lilavois does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cathleen Lilavois cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English