Cathleen Lilavois, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 4 years in practice

Cathleen Lilavois is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 089780 · expires June 2028
NPI: 1265193866 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Cathleen

Cathleen Lilavois is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. She brings four years of direct clinical experience to brief and ongoing therapy work. Cathleen aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, or parenting strain.

She listens for the details that shape each person’s struggles and builds simple, realistic steps forward. Sessions focus on concrete skills for managing mood, reducing anxiety, and rebuilding self-esteem.

Background and approach

Cathleen also supports people coping with compassion fatigue and work-related stress. Her background includes work in child welfare settings where she encountered abandonment, attachment concerns, and trauma-related issues. That experience informs how she talks about safety, boundaries, and caregiving challenges without using technical jargon.

She also has experience supporting young adults making life plans and adults working through depression and self-love difficulties. Cathleen takes a collaborative stance in the room. She treats clients as the experts on their lives and helps them weigh options, set small goals, and notice progress.

Conversations are practical and paced to each person’s needs. People who want clear steps, emotional support, and help sorting next moves may find her approach helpful. Therapy focuses on what matters most right now and on building skills that fit into everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cathleen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Workplace issues

Online support

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Two evidence-based methods often used in Cathleen's work are skills-focused cognitive strategies and trauma-informed support. Skills-focused cognitive strategies teach practical ways to manage anxious thoughts and low mood, using short exercises and behavior changes that can be practiced between sessions. Trauma-informed support centers on safety, pacing, and recognizing how past harm affects current feelings and relationships; it helps people rebuild trust in themselves and in routines.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cathleen will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try techniques that match those aims, and adjust the plan as needed. The client’s feedback guides which methods stay and which are changed so therapy fits real life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and stay closely connected. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick updates, reflective prompts, or for people who prefer typed conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Cathleen works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on related areas like attachment issues, abandonment, mood disorders, and workplace problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions emphasize clear steps, skill-building, and short-term goals tailored to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical experience listed and a background that includes work in child welfare settings supporting people facing trauma and attachment concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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