- 20 years experience
- Client-centered focus
- Grief and relationships
About Kamala
Kamala Young-Claudio is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people navigate relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. She works with adults who are dealing with loss, caregiving stress, communication struggles, and the emptiness that can come after big transitions. Her approach is respectful and direct, focused on practical steps that fit each person’s situation.
Kamala adapts conversations and plans to match what each person needs. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on the person's goals and experience. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and short-term solution-focused techniques when helpful to change unhelpful thoughts and find clear next steps.
In sessions she listens for patterns from a psychodynamic perspective to better understand recurring feelings and relationship dynamics. When trauma or loss is central, trauma-focused methods are brought in to help people process painful memories at a manageable pace. The mix of approaches is chosen collaboratively and kept straightforward.
Her background includes long experience with caregiver issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, cancer-related stress, blended-family and attachment difficulties, and first responder stress. Kamala aims to create a compassionate space where people can talk through tough emotions, test small changes, and rebuild energy for daily life.
She practices in New York as an LCSW-R and conducts work in English. The first step is a brief questionnaire and scheduling to match timing and fit.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and experiences, with the therapist following the client's lead and shaping sessions around what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, empathetic space to talk things through and decide on next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way of daily functioning. In practice it means identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing small changes to improve mood and coping with stress.
Psychodynamic work looks at recurring feelings and relationship patterns that show up over time. It can help people understand why certain reactions keep happening and gives material to change long-standing habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is made together and can shift as work progresses.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, since specific online options are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep appointments during caregiving responsibilities or work breaks without promising a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kamala help with?
She helps people facing relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life issues, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is respectful and person-focused, with conversations tailored to each individual's needs. Sessions aim for clear, practical steps alongside deeper emotional work when needed.
How much experience does she have?
Kamala has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on grief, caregiving, relationship strain, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What about session formats?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Please check available formats when you schedule.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.