About Lavona
Lavona Cassimy is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She brings 17 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, and life changes. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at making the therapy room feel calm and honest from the first session.
She focuses on practical tools to manage worry and rebuild confidence. Sessions include clear conversation about what is causing strain and steps to reduce its hold.
How Lavona works
She also helps people who are dealing with body image issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Grief and loss are a frequent part of her work. She supports people through the shifting emotions that follow loss, helping them find ways to remember and move forward.
Post-traumatic stress and forgiveness are also areas she addresses with attention to pacing and emotional safety. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She invites clients to set goals and then works with them on realistic actions.
Parents and individuals concerned about family dynamics can expect focused conversations that aim to reduce tension and improve understanding. Lavona offers sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety gives people options for how they want to connect and how often they check in.
What Lavona works with
The areas below are the ones Lavona selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care
Lavona uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage strong emotions and rebuild confidence. She focuses on skills for managing anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. She also works on processing grief and trauma through paced conversation and meaning-making, helping people make sense of loss and reduce intrusive memories.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss different techniques and tailor the plan based on the person's goals, needs, and what feels comfortable. This is a collaborative process - clients help choose strategies and set the pace for change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter, written check-ins for people who prefer typing or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to maintain consistent work while balancing daily life.
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