Jaime Pitingaro, LICSW, LCSW

Jaime Pitingaro is a licensed clinician in New York with 8 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. As a LICSW and LCSW, she brings advanced clinical social work training to her sessions and adapts her approach to each person she sees.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction and works with clients to tailor conversation and treatment plans to their individual needs. Jaime focuses on practical, thoughtfully paced steps that fit each client’s goals and circumstances, helping them build skills and insight while honoring their lived experience.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Jaime offers steady support throughout the process of change. She partners with clients to identify priorities, set achievable goals, and create a pathway toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life, meeting people where they are and adjusting care as needs evolve.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care

Jaime Pitingaro uses several therapeutic approaches to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and learn practical strategies to change reactions and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress-related difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - tools that can help with intense emotions, relationship struggles, and impulsivity. Narrative Therapy invites clients to explore the stories they tell about themselves and to reframe those narratives in ways that support growth and resilience.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jaime works with each client to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and she tailors the methods she uses so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with a licensed professional. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule appointments, maintain continuity of care, and access support from home or other convenient locations.