Kristin Esposita-Ublacker , LCSW-R, LICSW

Kristin Esposita-Ublacker is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York with 23 years of experience. She holds the credentials LCSW-R and LICSW, licenses that indicate her training and qualification as a clinical social worker. Throughout her career she has worked with depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues and related concerns, supporting individuals and families as they face everyday struggles and larger life changes.

Driven by a desire to ensure no one feels alone, she strives to create a warm, attentive space where people can be heard. Her style is compassionate, respectful and non-judgmental, and she recognizes that asking for help and initiating change can be difficult steps. Kristin works collaboratively with clients to identify the changes they want to make, explore questions about those changes and set practical, achievable goals to address them.

She brings a mindfulness-informed perspective to care, helping clients develop awareness and coping skills while navigating obstacles. Kristin is committed to helping people lighten the burden of difficult days and to supporting meaningful, sustainable change over time.

Mindfulness-Informed Care and Online Therapy Options

Kristin uses mindfulness-informed therapy to help clients build present-moment awareness and practical coping skills; this approach supports people managing stress, anxiety and mood-related challenges by teaching ways to notice thoughts and feelings without becoming overwhelmed. She also employs a collaborative, goal-oriented way of working that helps clients define the changes they want, break those changes into manageable steps and track progress over time.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Kristin approaches that decision collaboratively, assessing a client’s goals, preferences and needs and adjusting techniques as work proceeds so the plan evolves with the client.

Online therapy with Kristin can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit conversations into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions and access care from locations across New York, while allowing therapists to tailor the format to each person’s comfort and goals.