Kristen DiNitto, LCSW

 

kristen dinitto, lcsw

psychotherapist

  26 Court Street Suite 901, Brooklyn NY 11242 // 117 Dobbin Street Suite 305B, Brooklyn NY 11222

kdinittolcsw@gmail.com

347-668-1490  

create space

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explore the possibilities for optimizing your quality of life and well-being 

Create space to engage in a restorative, empowering therapeutic experience and receive the support you deserve. Therapy offers opportunities to increase awareness, build skills and enhance your unique abilities. The gains you make will help alleviate stress, strengthen coping and nurture healing. I invite you to hold hope and explore the possibilities for optimizing your quality of life and well-being.

 
 

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about 

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As a psychotherapist, my expertise is in helping people who are experiencing different types of stress and trauma related issues.

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State, graduate of the Post Master’s Program in Advanced Clinical Social Work and Trauma Treatment at Hunter College, and SIFI certified by New York University Silver School of Social Work, I am also trained in the following treatment modalities. 

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Seeking Safety, Attachment Regulation and Competency (ARC), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)   

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Services

 
 
 
 
 
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SERVICES

Stress and trauma impact all aspects of our well-being. In many ways our physical health, emotions, thoughts, spirituality, and hopes for the future may be affected. We may struggle with relationships, work, life transitions, caregiving, chronic illness and pain, loss, stress and trauma related symptoms, vicarious trauma, or other issues.

APPROACH

Approaching therapy holistically and integrating evidenced-based therapy practices with care and expertise, I attend to alleviating the present day impacts of stress and trauma. Partnering together, we customize therapy to meet your specific needs and goals.   

Therapy approaches and models used in treatment incude:

Trauma-Focused  -  Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)  -  Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Relational  -  Cognitive Behvaioral Therapy (CBT)  -  Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)  -  Sensorimotor Psychotherapy  Attachment-Based  -  Strengths-Based  -  Integrative  -  Psychodynamic         

TREATMENT ISSUES

Treatment issues include:      

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)  -  Complex Trauma  -  Vicarious Trauma  -  Anxiety  -  Stress  -  Depression  -  Sexual Abuse  -  Domestic Violence and Abuse  -  Childhood Abuse  -  Relationship Issues  -  Women's Issues  -  Life Transitions  -  Chronic Illness and Pain  -  Grief  -  Coping Skills  -  Self-Esteem  

SCHEDULING A SESSION

Individual 45-60 minute therapy sessions are offered for adults typically once a week in an office setting or by telehealth audio/video sessions. A free phone consultation is provided to gather an understanding of your therapy goals, answer any questions you may have and provide information useful to deciding if services meet your needs.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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rates

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Rates

The cost per 45 minute session is $150.00 and per 60 minute session is $200.00. A sliding scale and reduced rate based on financial need is available on a limited basis. 

 

INSURANCE:

Cigna health insurance is accepted. Additionally, as an out-of-network provider for most health insurance plans, I provide documentation you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement of out-of-network benefits.

 

 

Payment

Accepted payment methods are cash, check, Venmo, and debit/credit card.

Payment is due at the end of each session. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are subject to a cancellation charge. 

 

 
 
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Kristen DiNitto, LCSW

26 Court Street, Suite 901

Brooklyn, NY 11242

117 Dobbin Street, Suite 305B

Brooklyn, NY 11222

kdinittolcsw@gmail.com

347-668-1490

kristendinitto.com

 

             

 

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CONTACT

Downtown Brooklyn

In downtown Brooklyn, NY on Court Street between Remsen Street and Montague Street, the office is conveniently located within a block of the 2/3, 4/5, and R trains (Borough Hall stop) and within a few blocks of the A/C and F trains (Jay Street MetroTech stop).

Greenpoint/Williamsburg

Located in the Northside Creative Studios building in the Greenpoint/Williamsburg area of Brooklyn, NY, the office is easily accessible by the G train (Nassau stop) and a short walk from the L train (Bedford Avenue stop). 

Consultation

For a free phone consultation, please submit your information below or contact me by email or phone.                           

You may also access information about my services on the Psychology Today website at https://www.psychologytoday.com.