Jaime Pitingaro is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self esteem, or the fallout from trauma. She approaches conversations with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to make it easier to talk about hard things. Jaime aims to create a space where someone can take the first step toward feeling better and more confident.
In sessions Jaime listens closely to what matters most to each person. She tailors the dialogue and a plan to match practical needs and personal goals. That can mean focusing on skills to reduce anxiety, ways to strengthen self worth, or steps to manage mood shifts.
Jaime uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. Narrative Therapy is part of her approach when rethinking the stories people tell about themselves.
Her background includes work with LGBT concerns, parenting and family problems, grief, and mood disorders among other challenges. Jaime also has experience supporting people facing ADHD, pregnancy and childbirth issues, and adoption or foster care questions.
Based in New York, Jaime holds an MA LICSW and is a New York LCSW. Sessions are conducted in English. If you want to explore whether she might be a fit, start by answering a short questionnaire to match and schedule a session.
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Jaime commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, then test small changes to see what helps. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping in stressful moments. Narrative Therapy is used when reframing personal stories makes it easier to move forward.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jaime will work with each person to identify goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. She checks in regularly to see what is helping, and adjusts the plan when needed so work stays practical and focused on real-life changes.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the exact formats Jaime offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it helpful for keeping momentum between appointments while they practice new skills in daily life.