- 28 years experience
- Focus on sleep
- Evidence-based care
About Annemarie
Annemarie Cristino is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of counseling experience. She helps people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and sleep problems. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at giving practical tools that can be used day to day.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings. Sessions focus on spotting negative thinking patterns and practicing new, more helpful ways of thinking. That work is intended to lift self-esteem and make small changes feel possible.
Annemarie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope with trauma, compassion fatigue, caregiving stress, and challenges related to parenting, infidelity, jealousy, and end-of-life matters. She emphasizes clear strategies and steady support rather than jargon or lengthy theory.
Clients can expect direct guidance and collaborative goal-setting. Annemarie aims to teach skills that fit into everyday life and to build confidence to try them between sessions. She also pays attention to practical aspects of sleep and rest when they relate to mood and daily functioning.
Based in New York, she works in English and accepts clients from other countries. Her focus is on helping people find relief from distress and on supporting steady, manageable change over time.
Practical approaches for online care and sleep-focused work
Annemarie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach she draws on helps people notice and shift negative thinking patterns into more balanced perspectives; this is useful for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and sleep troubles because thoughts can affect mood and nightly rest. Another approach focuses on teaching concrete coping skills and behavioral changes, such as small routine adjustments and relaxation practices that can support stress management and improve sleep quality.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist and client will talk about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or new needs show up.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it possible to keep continuity with a therapist across distance when international care is desired. These practical benefits often help people maintain steady work on sleep, mood, and relationship goals.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, trauma and abuse, sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, and jealousy.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and compassionate, with a focus on practical tools. She works with clients to change negative thinking and build everyday skills.
What is her professional background?
She has 28 years of professional counseling experience helping people manage mood, anxiety, relationship concerns, and caregiving stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.