Kristin Esposita-Ublacker, LCSW-R, LICSW

Kristin Esposita-Ublacker, LCSW-R, LICSW, is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York with 23 years of professional experience. Her LCSW-R credential reflects advanced clinical training as a licensed clinical social worker and her LICSW indicates licensure to practice as an independent clinical social worker. Over more than two decades she has supported people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and the many adjustments that come with life changes.

Kristin chose social work out of a commitment to ensure no one feels alone while navigating difficult moments. She approaches each person with compassion, respect, and a nonjudgmental stance, offering a steady presence and attentive listening. Her work emphasizes collaborative goal setting - helping clients clarify the changes they want, exploring questions about the problem or transition, and establishing practical steps to move forward.

Kristin brings warmth and consistency to the therapeutic process, meeting people where they are and supporting them as they address obstacles and build more satisfying lives. She looks forward to working alongside individuals as they pursue meaningful change and greater well-being.

Mindfulness and Collaborative Online Therapy

Mindfulness Therapy helps people develop present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings. By learning simple attention and breathing practices, clients can reduce reactivity to stress and gain tools to manage anxiety, mood fluctuations, and overwhelming emotions.

Alongside mindfulness, Kristin emphasizes a collaborative, goal-focused approach that centers on what each person wants to change. This practical orientation involves identifying priorities, exploring obstacles, and setting achievable steps so progress feels concrete and manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristin works together with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as work progresses to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy lives, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can provide effective, supportive treatment through these modalities, helping clients move toward meaningful change without the constraints of traditional scheduling.