Kamala Young-Claudio, LCSW-R

Kamala Young-Claudio is a licensed psychotherapist based in New York with over 20 years of experience. She helps people facing relationship strain, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue and related stresses. Kamala speaks English and brings a calm, respectful presence to each conversation.

Her approach centers on listening first and adapting to what each person needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps, sometimes looking at current thoughts and behaviors, and sometimes tracing patterns from earlier life. She draws on client-centered methods to keep the work focused on the person's priorities.

Kamala has worked with caregivers, people navigating illness or hospice issues, and those sorting career and family transitions. She also addresses problems like abandonment, communication breakdowns, blended family challenges, and feelings of emptiness. Her background includes supporting clients through divorce, cancer-related stress, and first responder strain.

In the room she aims for straightforward conversation and useful tools people can try between sessions. She may use solution-oriented techniques to set small, achievable goals and cognitive strategies to shift unhelpful thinking. The plan is adapted as progress and needs change.

Starting therapy with Kamala involves a short intake and a shared plan for next steps. She encourages people who feel stuck or overwhelmed to begin by describing one small change they hope to make.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Client-centered work focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It means the therapist listens carefully, follows what matters most to the client, and helps people set their own goals. This approach supports issues like relationship troubles, self-esteem, and finding life purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. It uses practical steps and exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build better habits. CBT can help with coping during life transitions, grief-related patterns, and anxiety tied to caregiving stress.

Psychodynamic work pays attention to recurring life patterns that come from earlier relationships. It helps people recognize those patterns and try different ways of relating. This can be useful for attachment concerns, feelings of abandonment, and ongoing relationship cycles.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as therapy progresses so the approach stays relevant to what the client wants to accomplish.

Confirm what online session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find that regular remote sessions help them stay consistent while they work on practical changes and coping strategies.