Dr. Gina Ligonde

Dr. Gina Ligonde is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 26 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. She also has experience supporting those facing compassion fatigue and burnout.

Her approach is practical and person-centered. She talks with each person to understand what matters most to them. Together they shape a plan that fits the person's life and goals. Conversations are respectful and attuned to individual needs.

Dr. Ligonde often helps people who are dealing with caregiving strain, chronic illness or pain, communication breakdowns, and control issues. She also supports those facing divorce and separation, guilt, shame, and challenges around forgiveness. Money stress, workplace difficulties, and questions about life purpose are also areas she addresses.

With many years of experience, she aims to make sessions feel straightforward and useful. She emphasizes clear steps and realistic goals so progress is easier to notice. Small changes in daily routines and ways of relating often become the starting point for larger improvements.

People who choose her can expect a calm, respectful tone and practical guidance. She encourages anyone taking the first step toward therapy and works collaboratively to find approaches that fit each person's situation.

Evidence-based approaches and how they work online

Dr. Ligonde uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and compassion fatigue. One common approach focuses on practical problem solving and skills building to reduce daily stress and improve coping. This involves identifying unhelpful patterns, trying small behavior changes, and practicing new ways of handling difficult moments.

A second approach emphasizes improving communication and emotional awareness in relationships. It helps people notice how they express needs, manage conflicts, and rebuild trust or boundaries after difficult events such as separation. The work includes role-play, clearer expression of feelings, and setting manageable steps for change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and help choose methods that fit your life. Together you will try approaches and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful.

If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during a work break or between appointments. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your needs.