Victoria Kriemelman

I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years years of experience with adults, families, couples and adolescents in private practice and community based programs in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx. I spent most of my career working with adolescents, young adults and their families and developed a passion for working with the beautiful diversity of cultures that is New York City. I am constantly learning from my clients and continue to strive to be a more culturally competent practitioner. I was trained at the Ackerman Institute and the Minuchin Center where I developed a passion for family systems. My practice has shown me that with the right interventions and motivation, even the most volatile relationship can improve with simple interventions. It has been a privilege to work with my clients and be part of their journey of growth, healing and recovery. I have experience with a wide range of presenting problems, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, family conflict, substance use disorders, and life transitions. My practice has taught me that people are resilient and resilience can be strengthened, like a muscle. Although I have been trained extensively in many evidence-based models, experience has taught me the therapeutic relationship itself, as well as relationships in our lives help us get through hard times and live life more fully.

My approach is relational, strength-based, solution-focused, creative, and affirming. I strive to create a comfortable space where you can feel safe to be yourself, without judgement. I work collaboratively to address what you want to change. In therapy, we will identify strengths and develop skills and resilience to overcome barriers that hold you back from achieving your goals . I use proven treatment methods to help you change behaviors, increase resilience, manage stress, reduce symptoms, strengthen relationships to live more fully.

In the first session, we will begin to get to know each other so you can see if my approach and style feels like a good fit for you. I will ask questions so that I can understand what brings you to therapy and what you want to work on. I want to know what you have tried in the past and what helped or didn't. I want to know a little about who you are, your history, your supports and strengths, what is going well and what you want to change. I want to answer any questions at all that will help ease your mind as you take this important step to begin therapy. I know it isn't easy and I applaud you for taking the first step.