Sirribi Atanga

Sirribi Atanga is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She holds an MA LICSW and a CO LCSW and brings eight years of experience to her work. Sirribi focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, trauma, and concerns common to women's lives. She centers sessions on cultural humility and a strengths-based stance. That means she pays attention to your background and builds on what already helps you cope. Conversations aim to be practical and respectful, so people leave with clear next steps they can try between meetings. Sirribi uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused ideas to identify workable changes. Sessions typically include talking through patterns, practicing small behavioral experiments, and building strategies for everyday challenges. Many clients come with concerns such as low self-esteem, intimacy issues, parenting stress, sleep problems, career transitions, or compassion fatigue. She also supports those dealing with more complex histories like abandonment, adoption or foster care issues, attachment challenges, and chronic illness or pain. Her approach is collaborative. Sirribi helps people set realistic goals and checks in on progress over time. If you want a therapist who attends to culture, practical steps, and steady support, she may be a good fit.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then act toward meaningful goals. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting focus toward values-based action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows your pace and priorities to build insight and confidence.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about goals, try different strategies, and check in on what feels helpful. Together you decide if a technique should be continued, adapted, or set aside based on how it fits your life and needs.

The original biography does not list the specific online session formats offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people work on mindfulness and behavioral exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can guide you through practical steps you can use at home and at work to support steady progress.