Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Toni Kusmierski, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 078890
- NPI
- 1649460064
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Toni 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 management
- LGBTQ concerns
- Relationship work
About Toni
Toni Kusmierski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York with 19 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Toni speaks English and works with people who want practical help for everyday strains.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most pressing and what has worked before. Sessions look at current problems such as social anxiety, mood shifts, and communication breakdowns. Toni pays attention to attachment patterns and how they affect close relationships and self-worth.
In practical terms she helps people build clearer communication habits and steady coping skills. That can mean setting small goals, testing new ways of talking in relationships, or practicing techniques to lower anxiety in the moment. The emphasis is on things people can try between sessions and return to discuss.
Toni treats issues related to self-love and confidence by breaking them into manageable steps. She also helps people who are navigating life transitions to map options and reduce overwhelm. Her style is collaborative and focused on real-world change.
Her background across nearly two decades includes work with mood disorders, social phobia, and challenges tied to identity and relationships. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking and to use the requested matching steps to schedule a first appointment.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic methods and online work
Two common evidence-based approaches used in this kind of work are cognitive strategies and skills-based coping. Cognitive strategies help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Skills-based coping focuses on concrete tools - breathing, grounding, and stepwise problem solving - that people can practice between sessions to manage stress and social anxiety.Another helpful approach addresses attachment and communication patterns. This looks at how past relationship habits shape current interactions and then practices different ways of relating, such as clearer boundary setting and direct feedback. These steps aim to improve confidence in conversations and reduce repetitive conflict cycles.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She adjusts methods as progress is reviewed so the work stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use methods that transfer directly into daily routines. Licensed professionals can help plan how to use sessions around work, family, and other commitments.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationship problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that focuses on communication, coping skills, and small behavior changes people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Toni has 19 years of professional work experience in clinical social work and related practice.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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