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Emma Catizone

Therapist · New York

Emma Catizone

LCSW

Practical support for grief and life change

  • 14 years' experience
  • Based in New York
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Compassionate listening
  • Goal focused
  • Practical skills

About Emma

Emma Catizone is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She brings 14 years of experience helping people facing grief, family conflict, trauma, and low self-esteem. Emma focuses on meeting each person where they are and building a plan that fits their life.

Her approach is straightforward and respectful. Sessions are shaped around the client's needs and goals. Emma listens, asks practical questions, and helps people find steps they can try between meetings.

Emma draws on client-centered work to hold a calm, nonjudgmental space. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage intense emotions and urges. These methods are used to address mood concerns, panic, and relationship strain.

She has supported people through caregiving stress, cancer-related concerns, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. Emma also works with issues such as body image, postpartum depression, and problems tied to military service.

Emma aims to make therapy practical and doable. She will tailor conversations and strategies to your situation. If you are unsure where to start, she helps you set small, achievable goals and checks in on progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How clinical approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience without judgment. It helps people clarify what matters to them and decide on the next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes strategies for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Emma works collaboratively to match methods to your needs, goals, and preferences. She will check in and adjust the plan as you make progress.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals adapt these approaches so sessions focus on what helps you move forward.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Emma help with?

She helps people with grief, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and related issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is respectful and practical. She listens with a client-centered stance and uses concrete techniques to help change thoughts and manage strong emotions.

What is her professional background?

She has 14 years of clinical experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges. That experience includes work with trauma, grief, and mood concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Emma holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted as noted.

Which session formats are used?

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

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with Emma?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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