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WELCOME

Ready to attack your goals and feel secure and confident in your relationships and in yourself?

I’m Kathryn H. Clavin-Vunkannon LCSW CASAC, online therapist, in NY State.

You’re here, because you’ve been feeling stuck. Your goals, confidence and healthy, happy relationships seem to always be just out of reach. Let’s conquer the challenges, in your way, together.

I work with clients who are looking for a therapist that is/will be…

-Open minded

-Goal Oriented

-Value personal relationships

-hold my clients accountable

-be empathetic and supportive

-empower you

-Help elevate your self-worth and confidence

-help you track and accomplish your personal goals

So, during our weekly, 45 min video sessions, you’ll find accountability. Comfort, support, empathy, empowerment, open mindedness and determination. Why? Because this is what you need to put your strength into your goals, relationships and yourself.

You’ve listened to motivational speeches and watched youtube videos analyzing relationships and important connections, but it's not the same as having someone there to help you through it. I’ll be here, to help you move forward, connect more healthily to others and yourself, without judgment, every single session.

I’ve been through it, too. Due to learning differences, being bisexual and poly, socially awkward and initially isolated, growing up and developing a strong sense of wanting to fight for the environment, animal and human rights, I felt different. When friends and family started becoming distant and it was hard for most to understand me, this damaged my self-esteem.

 

It took a lot of strength, support and self-work, to say “I can, I will, I did!” I learned that valuing your personal connections is not a bad thing and to do this in healthy, empowered ways. I learned that being different is a strength that the right ones for you, will value. And all of this pushes me forward, to accomplish all I dream of.

This is why clients describe me as a good listener, understanding, supportive, encouraging, optimistic and open minded.

 

Through graduate school internships I’ve gained experience working with survivors of domestic violence and grief. In my later therapists positions I worked with those struggling with addiction, shyness, abuse, self-esteem, new and experienced parents, school/careers issues, the LGBTQAI+ population, ENM, and more. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor.

 

I will hold you accountable to the steps and goals we set; and I will be understanding of struggles, uncertainty and setbacks. I will empathize and encourage the value you put on your personal relationships and fulfilling those; as well as help you put even more value into yourself.

To schedule a free consultation or your first session call 631-905-9998 or e-mail lclavin84@yahoo.com. Let’s do this!

Hello, I’m Kathryn. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). I live and operate out of NY state. I have over 15 years in the field of social work, with experience in the following areas:

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  • Abuse

  • Addiction

  • Adolescents

  • Adults

  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse

  • Anger Management

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Borderline Personality

  • Codependency

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression & Anxiety

  • Divorce/Separation/Breaking up

  • Domestic/partner violence

  • Eating Disorders

  • Family and/or Relationship Conflict

  • Friendship Issues

  • Goal Management

  • Grief

  • HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C

  • Issues Related to Parenting

  • LGBTQAI+

  • Life Coaching

  • Narcissistic Personality

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

  • Peer Relationships

  • Poly/ENM/Open Relationships

  • School issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Spirituality

  • Stress Management

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Trauma and PTSD

I look to highlight a person’s strengths and positives in their lives, to work through personal difficulties and, together, overcome life’s challenges to reach their goals, whether they be emotional and/or practical. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and life coaching I can help you reach your ultimate potential, your best personal self!

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