Emma Catizone

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

LCSW New York

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Emma

Emma Catizone is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 14 years of professional experience. She draws on a background helping people navigate family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Her work emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate engagement as she and the client shape a tailored plan for change. Emma adapts conversation and therapeutic methods to each person's circumstances, aiming to empower clients to take steps toward a more satisfying life.

She integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered and dialectical behavior therapy techniques when appropriate, matching tools to the issues at hand. Emma welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English, offering multiple formats to fit varied schedules and needs.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Emma commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered approaches in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them, which can help with mood disorders, anxiety, panic, and depression. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for each person’s pace, creating space for clients to explore values, grief, and life purpose while feeling heard and supported.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Emma partners with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so the plan fits the client rather than the other way around. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy addresses immediate concerns while building long-term coping skills.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows therapy to fit around work, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These options can increase accessibility and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across life changes and varied routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with issues including family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and self-esteem difficulties, plus related areas such as body image, caregiver stress, and panic attacks.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is collaborative and compassionate, drawing from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and DBT skills to help clients develop practical coping strategies and explore personal goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in New York with licence number NY LCSW 085835 and practices from New York.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English