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Sirribi Atanga

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Sirribi Atanga, LICSW, LCSW

New York

LICSW LCSW - Relationships and Stress

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Where Sirribi stands

Credentials
LICSW, LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 092282; LCSW, Colorado / 09928089; LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC06249600; LICSW, Massachusetts / LICSW127005
NPI
1861146581
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

About

  • Codependency support
  • Mindfulness practice
  • CBT and ACT tools

About Sirribi

Sirribi Atanga is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of practice in New York. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and other challenges listed in her profile. She speaks English and bases her practice in New York.

Sirribi focuses on helping people notice what is happening in their lives and make small, practical changes. Sessions are straightforward and rooted in talk therapy informed by approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She helps people who struggle with codependent patterns - for example, putting others first to their own cost - by clarifying values and practicing new ways of setting limits.

Her style emphasizes respect for each person's cultural background and life story. She pays attention to how family history, adoption or foster care experiences, and attachment concerns shape current behavior. People who have lived with chronic illness, trauma, or parenting strain may find this focus relevant.

Sirribi draws on mindfulness and solution-focused tools to reduce overwhelm and to build routines that support better sleep, mood, and daily functioning. She uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and to test new behaviors in manageable steps.

Practical goals are common in her work. That might include clearer boundaries, steadier mood management, improved communication, or coping strategies for life changes. To begin, the site matching process helps prospective clients schedule a first session and explain current session options.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for codependency patterns and for people who want clearer boundaries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own priorities and observations, giving space for people to name what matters and guide the pace of work.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust plans as needs change. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and shifting emphasis if something feels off.

Session formats are not specified in the biographical summary, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow a shorter check-in when life is hectic, or let people continue therapy during transitions. These practical benefits help people maintain progress while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

New York, Colorado, New Jersey, Massachusetts

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, depression, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is practical and conversational, using ACT, CBT, client-centered and mindfulness techniques to test small changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience as a social work clinician in New York.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds an MA LICSW and is a New York LCSW. Her practice is based in New York.

Can I see her if English is not my first language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.

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