Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Cathleen Lilavois, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 089780
- NPI
- 1265193866
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Cathleen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Parenting concerns
- Self esteem work
- Compassion fatigue
About Cathleen
Cathleen Lilavois is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with four years of experience listed for this profile. She works with people who report stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can take to manage everyday pressures and feel more steady.
Previously she worked in child welfare counseling children and adolescents affected by abandonment, trauma, abuse, and neglect. That work included offering support to mothers involved with the child welfare system and helping young adults plan next steps for education, work, and independent living. Those experiences shaped a direct, solution-focused style.
She regularly helps adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and difficulties with self-love. She also sees concerns such as attachment issues, communication problems, workplace stress, isolation, and mood shifts like seasonal affective disorder.
In sessions she treats clients as the experts on their own lives and collaborates on clear, achievable goals. The approach emphasizes small, practical changes and strategies clients can try between meetings. Conversations typically include examining how daily routines, relationships, and past experiences affect current struggles.
Cathleen draws on her child welfare background when addressing adoption, foster care, and abandonment issues, and she brings that experience into work with parents and adults who carry those histories. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods shape online sessions
Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on skills and practical strategies. Cognitive-based techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking, which is useful for anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem issues. Trauma-informed care pays attention to past hurt and how it affects current reactions, helping people notice triggers and build coping routines.Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist works collaboratively to match techniques to a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time rather than committing to one single method up front.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week by removing travel time and allowing sessions during workday breaks or evenings. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and make it possible to continue regular support while managing family and job obligations.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment, adoption and foster care, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She takes a practical, collaborative approach that focuses on clear goals and small changes clients can try between sessions. Conversations often look at routines, relationships, and past experiences that affect daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
This profile lists four years of experience for the role described here.
Is she licensed to practice in New York?
Yes. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check pricing details on the site before scheduling.
What is the process to get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers