Kristina Cilento LMSW, MT-BC

(she/her/hers)

Accepting Clients

Trauma-informed therapy for sensitive, creative people ready to loosen shame and live more freely.

Licensed Master of Social Work in New York
Supervised by Brooke Hatfield, LCSW

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Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

I work with adults who feel deeply, think deeply, and care deeply — and are tired of holding it all together alone. It's an incredibly difficult time in our collective history to be sensitive, thoughtful and self-aware. Maybe lately, it all just feels like too much, and you're realizing that you need care, too. Many of my clients come to me for trauma-focused work, after noticing that talk therapy and insight alone haven't been enough to shift patterns or get un-stuck.

My Background and Approach

I’m a trauma-informed therapist who believes healing happens in safe, attuned relationships. I specialize in relational and somatic therapy, and integrate EMDR and experiential work with insight-oriented exploration. I view symptoms not as pathology, but as intelligent adaptations — strategies your body and mind developed to survive. Together, we’ll explore your patterns with curiosity rather than shame, working at a pace that feels steady and grounded. My goal is to help you feel more regulated, more self-aware, and more empowered in your relationships and daily life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe our struggles make sense in context. Much of what we carry is shaped by family systems, cultural expectations, capitalism, trauma and oppression - not personal failure. I value curiosity over shame, slowness over urgency, and compassion over self-criticism. I believe sensitivity is a strength, not something to fix; That rest is necessary, and that healing happens in relationships where you feel safe enough to be fully yourself. My work is grounded in inclusivity, respect for diverse identities, and a deep belief in your inherent worth.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma

Other Techniques

  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Art Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Music Therapy
  • Schema Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Attachment Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LMSW, MT-BC, State of New York · #120707
Supervision
Supervised by Brooke Hatfield, LCSW
Years in practice
7 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Out of Network
  • Aetna

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200/session

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