Jaime PitingaroLICSW, LCSW

Jaime Pitingaro is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with eight years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and motivation struggles. Jaime also supports people facing trauma, grief, relationship strain, and pregnancy and childbirth related concerns.

Jaime approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She creates a tailored plan based on each person's needs and goals. Conversations are practical and focused on what will help day to day. Jaime adjusts the pace and tools to match how someone prefers to work.

Her practice draws on approaches that help people change unhelpful thinking, learn emotional skills, and re-author their life stories. Jaime uses clear, step-by-step strategies and skills practice so clients can try things between sessions. She also uses reflective conversation to help people make meaning from difficult experiences.

People who reach out can expect a collaborative process. Jaime listens first, then offers options that fit the situation and the client's comfort. She encourages small, manageable steps toward relief and clearer decision making.

Jaime works with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, ADHD, parenting stress, gender and LGBT issues, and multicultural challenges. Her goal is to help people build practical skills and greater emotional resilience over time.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through clear steps and practice exercises. It is often used for anxiety, panic, mood challenges, and stress. DBT focuses on building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills through skills training and coaching in tough moments. Narrative therapy helps people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships to make room for new perspectives and choices.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will listen to each person's goals and preferences, then suggest which approaches to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as therapy progresses.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and keep appointments during transitional periods like pregnancy and postpartum. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or audio-only conversations when video is impractical. Ask about available session formats when you schedule to match sessions to your daily routine.