Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Lavona Cassimy, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 086969
- NPI
- 1497211817
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Lavona 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Lavona
Lavona Cassimy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 17 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, navigate family conflict, and cope with grief and life changes. She also focuses on self-esteem, motivation, and confidence concerns common in everyday life.
In sessions she listens for concrete patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. She uses straightforward conversation to identify what causes stress and what helps reduce it. Discussions often cover practical skills for calming anxiety, handling difficult conversations, and rebuilding routine after loss.
She pays attention to how people talk about their bodies and self-worth. That can include work on body image, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and learning kinder self-talk. For some people this turns into short-term problem-focused work. For others it becomes ongoing support while they make life changes.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. Clients set priorities and track progress in ways that fit their schedules. Sessions are aimed at improving everyday coping, communication, and the ability to make decisions that feel right for the person.
Lavona practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches shape online sessions
Lavona works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and problem solving. One approach emphasizes teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and stress - breathing, pacing, and behavioral strategies that reduce overwhelm and help people manage daily demands. Another approach focuses on grief and loss by helping people organize memories, express difficult emotions, and find sustainable routines that support recovery.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss what methods fit the client’s goals, needs, and preferences and make adjustments as progress is tracked. That collaborative review helps choose short-term strategies or longer-term support based on what actually helps.
Session formats have not been specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick conversation is needed, or video sessions when more face-to-face contact is helpful. Ask about the available formats when arranging the first appointment so sessions match your schedule and day-to-day demands.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, communication, guilt and shame, and women’s issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, conversational work to pinpoint problems and try tools that fit daily life. The work is collaborative and goal-focused, with attention to clear steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem related concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician in New York?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers