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Simona Ostrow, LMHC
New York
Licensed mental health counselor - Mood and anxiety care
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Work and caregiver stress
About Simona
Simona Ostrow, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Simona also focuses on issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, loneliness, and workplace struggles.
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on specific skills and small experiments to test what helps in everyday life.
Simona treats mood and anxiety concerns by breaking problems into manageable parts. She works on thought patterns, behavior changes, and emotional regulation skills. Conversations are structured around clear goals and steps to reach them.
She pays attention to how work and caregiving roles affect mood and stress. For career concerns she helps clarify goals, manage workplace stress, and plan practical steps. For chronic illness or disability she addresses coping strategies and ways to reduce daily strain.
Simona checks messages several times a day Monday through Thursday and aims to respond promptly. She asks people to be patient if replies take a bit longer due to clinical or professional responsibilities.
How CBT and DBT inform remote sessions
Simona uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often include brief homework, thought records, and small behavior experiments to see what changes feel useful for daily life.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can help when strong emotions make it hard to problem-solve or communicate clearly at work or home.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Simona will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person’s needs. She adjusts techniques based on what is working and what is not, and she reviews progress regularly.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a weekday routine and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Simona checks messages several times a day Monday through Thursday and asks for patience when replies take a bit longer due to clinical or professional duties.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver strain, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, and isolation.
How does she use CBT and DBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used for emotional regulation and practical skills training.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the selected plan and location.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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