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Keona Serrano

LCSW

Keona Serrano , LCSW

Therapist in New York

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About Keona

Keona Serrano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 14 years of experience. She brings years of clinical work to support people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem struggles, career challenges, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and a wide range of other life difficulties. Her practice includes work with issues such as attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image and eating-related concerns, caregiver stress, substance use, and intimacy-related problems.

As an LCSW Keona holds a credential that qualifies her to provide clinical social work services and therapeutic intervention in New York. She approaches therapy from a stance that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story, helping clients build on their existing strengths while exploring new ways to cope and grow. Keona emphasizes empowerment, motivation, and practical strategies to move toward more fulfilling and balanced lives. She offers compassionate support as clients take the first steps toward change and works collaboratively to identify goals, develop tools, and reinforce progress along the way.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, listening without judgment, and building on the client’s own insights and strengths. It is often helpful for individuals working through self-esteem, relationship, or life-direction concerns because it centers the client’s goals and pace.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical techniques to reduce reactivity and manage stress and anxiety. These skills can support people coping with overwhelming emotions, grief, or ongoing worry by helping them respond more calmly to difficult experiences.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational approach that helps people clarify their own motivations for change and strengthen commitment. It can be especially useful for issues like substance use, ambivalence about change, or building sustained motivation toward personal goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Keona Serrano works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options and tailor strategies so therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from home or while on the go, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on progress and problem solving.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Keona Serrano have?

Keona Serrano has 14 years of professional experience in clinical social work and therapeutic practice.

Is Keona Serrano a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details are NY LCSW 092005.

In which languages does Keona Serrano provide therapy?

Keona Serrano provides therapy in English.

Where is Keona Serrano located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Keona Serrano as my therapist?

You can work with Keona Serrano through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Keona Serrano work with international clients?

Keona Serrano does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Keona Serrano cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

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