Last edited 03/30/2022
Ciandra St. Kitts
Accepting New Clients
Get To Know Me
What’s the most profound, insightful, or interesting thing you’ve learned as a mental health professional?
It is so much easier to give compassion, empathy and grace to others. An individual often struggles with how to turn that same action and treatment inward. We will often go out of our way for friends or loved ones; to check on them, to assist them, to support them. But for ourselves, we often are at a loss on how to do the same.
What is your style/approach to therapy?
I do not think of therapy as an alphabet soup of treatment modalities, instead I view the modalities as components of my client centered tool box. Therapy is a process that is individualized, a working relationship between therapist and client. It is not cookie cutter, it is not linear, it changes and reformulates as needed to the benefit of the client. I seek out knowledge on a regular basis, so that I can continue to hone my technique and enhance my areas of specialty so that I can assist my clients to reach their goals.
What does a first session with you look like?
Our first session will be focused on me getting to know you and the reasons you sought out therapy. It will also be the individual getting to know me, obtaining a feel of my style and approach. We will devise a plan together, establishing a guide, if you will, on how to proceed toward your goals.
Specialties
Specializes in
Loss/GriefSelf-EsteemSocial AnxietyFamily issuesPregnancy, perinatal, & postpartum issues
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemAdolescent mental healthAdoption & foster careCaregiver stress & supportCommunication issuesFamily issuesFertility IssuesLife transitionsOppositional & defiant behaviorPregnancy, perinatal, & postpartum issuesStressTransition to new parenthoodWomen's issuesCoping SkillsFamilies
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Children (5-12)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureNew York, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 081708
Training/CertificationsPost Graduate Certification in Administration in Social Work, Hunter College of the City University of New YorkPost Graduate Diploma in Supervision in Social Work, Hunter College of the City University of New YorkSeminar in Field Instruction (SIFI), Fordham UniversityTelemental Health Certification Course: A Step by Step Guide to Successful Virtual Sessions with Children, Adolescents and Families
Education
Master in Social Work, Stony Brook School of Social Welfare
Work HistoryI have been in the field of helping children and families for over 15 years. During that time I have assisted my clients with parenting skills, with anger management, with teen pregnancy, with fertility concerns, with the loss of a baby, child, parent or another loved one, with anxiety, with depression, with life changes/realizations and more. The work that I have done, the additional knowledge that I have sought out, has given me a solid foundation to enhance my work with clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Ciandra St. Kitts, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Ciandra St. Kitts accepting new clients?
Yes, Ciandra St. Kitts is accepting new clients.
Does Ciandra St. Kitts accept insurance?
No, Ciandra St. Kitts does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Ciandra St. Kitts offer?
Ciandra St. Kitts offers therapy for families and individuals.
Does Ciandra St. Kitts offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in New York can book Ciandra St. Kitts for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Ciandra St. Kitts offer online therapy?
Yes, Ciandra St. Kitts offers online therapy to people in New York.
How quickly can I see Ciandra St. Kitts?
Ciandra St. Kitts typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Ciandra St. Kitts speak?
Ciandra St. Kitts conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Ciandra St. Kitts online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Ciandra St. Kitts online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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