- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- Self esteem
About Irma
Irma Kingsley is a New York LCSW-R with 27 years of professional experience. She helps people who feel stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and major life changes. She speaks English and works from a practical, problem-focused perspective.
She starts by listening to each person's story and recognizing their strengths. She works with clients to identify the most pressing problems and then sets priorities together. That means focusing on one or two issues at a time so progress feels manageable.
Sessions emphasize clear steps you can try between meetings. Those steps are meant to build confidence and reduce overwhelm. Irma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the problem at hand rather than sticking to a single method.
Her background includes long experience with aging and geriatric concerns, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, cancer-related stress, caregiver strain, and codependency. She also has experience helping people cope with divorce and separation, control and commitment issues, guilt and shame, and the emotional effects of disaster.
People who see her can expect focused, steady work on concrete problems. She guides each person to choose priorities and practical actions. To start, prospective clients use the site matching process and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Irma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on immediate problems and measurable steps. One common approach she relies on helps identify unhelpful thinking and teaches practical ways to test and shift those thoughts, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach emphasizes behavior change through small, achievable tasks to build confidence and improve daily functioning; this is useful for motivation, addictions, and coping with life changes.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. That means you and she will try approaches that fit your concerns and change them if something does not feel useful.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work on issues from wherever they have quieter surroundings or a convenient break in the day. Licensed professionals and therapists generally use online sessions to keep regular contact and to support steady progress without asking you to rearrange your life around appointments.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and caregiver issues, attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, and family-related problems.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She listens to your story, identifies your strengths, and works with you to prioritize the issues to address. The work emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals to reduce overwhelm.
How much experience does this therapist have?
She has 27 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns related to stress, relationships, mood, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York LCSW-R and practices from New York state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.