Dr. Gina Ligonde, LCSW

Dr. Gina Ligonde is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 26 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and low self-esteem. She also addresses compassion fatigue and the everyday strain that caregiving can create.

Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation. Sessions are focused on clear steps people can take to feel less overwhelmed and more in control.

Over her career she has worked with many common life challenges such as chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, and the fallout from divorce or separation. Gina also helps people manage guilt, shame, loneliness, panic attacks, and money or workplace stress.

She pays attention to life stage concerns like midlife questioning and finding purpose. Women’s issues and building self-love are often part of the work she does. Caregiver issues and stress are an explicit focus area, and she helps carers name and manage the pressures they face.

Gina asks about what matters most to a person and then shapes the conversation around realistic goals. She encourages small, doable changes and checks progress together. If you are considering starting, she guides you through the intake steps and next scheduling choices.

How evidence-based approaches guide online care

Dr. Gina Ligonde draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical work on stress, relationships, and caregiver fatigue. One common approach focuses on teaching skills to manage anxiety and panic symptoms, such as breathing and grounding strategies alongside step-by-step ways to face feared situations. Another approach emphasizes communication and problem-solving skills to help people improve relationship dynamics and handle conflict more clearly and calmly.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Gina listens to what is most troubling, talks through goals, and together they decide which methods to try first. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans based on what actually helps a person feel steadier and more capable.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online care can make attending sessions easier to fit into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or letting someone choose an appointment that works with their daily routine. Licensed professionals can still work effectively at a distance by focusing on clear goals, regular follow-up, and practical skill-building that translates into everyday situations.