Kristin Saunders, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 21 years in practice

Kristin Saunders is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people through major life changes and grief.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 087384 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1851779045 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 21
Languages: English

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About Kristin

Kristin Saunders is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people through major life changes and grief. She provides steady support for those feeling untethered after loss or big transitions. Her style is calm and direct, focused on practical steps people can use each day.

She listens for what matters most and helps improve communication so relationships feel clearer and less strained. Kristin also helps people reconnect with a sense of purpose when life feels aimless or uncertain.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to untangle emotions and build small, manageable coping strategies. Her work builds on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people process hard feelings and learn new habits. Kristin emphasizes collaboration, so clients set the pace and goals.

She explains options plainly and adjusts tools to fit each person’s needs. Kristin brings 21 years of practice to her work in New York as an LCSW, which informs how she guides conversations and structures sessions. She treats the whole person, not just a single problem, and pays attention to values, relationships, and everyday routines.

People who prefer a straightforward, empathetic approach often find sessions useful. She focuses on clear communication, realistic coping plans, and helping clients move toward goals at a comfortable pace. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make that step a little easier.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kristin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Evidence-based techniques Kristin uses focus on helping people process grief and adjust to change. One approach helps people tell the story of a loss in manageable parts, which can reduce overwhelming emotions and make practical steps clearer. Another method focuses on building small, daily coping skills and improving communication, which helps when relationships feel strained or routines have been disrupted.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. That teamwork helps match tools to the situation and pace the work in a way that fits the client's needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer brief, ongoing support between longer sessions and can fit into busy schedules. These options make it easier to balance therapy with work, family, and daily life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She focuses on grief and coping with major life changes, and also helps with communication problems and finding life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and empathic, using straightforward methods to process emotions and build everyday coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 21 years of experience working with people through transitions and loss.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with clients in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.

How does billing and scheduling work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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