Sirribi Atanga

Calm, practical, culturally aware support

LICSW, LCSW New York

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sirribi

Sirribi Atanga brings eight years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in New York, holding LICSW and LCSW credentials (MA LICSW LICSW127005, CO LCSW 09928089).

Background and approach

She frames therapy around clients' resilience and intrinsic worth, guiding people through life transitions and persistent struggles with an emphasis on cultural humility and sensitivity. Her practice integrates evidence-based strategies, including cognitive behavioral techniques, alongside mindfulness and solution-focused tools to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and stress.

Atanga emphasizes a strengths-based, collaborative process that helps clients clarify goals and apply practical skills to everyday challenges. She values each person's background and seeks to create a respectful space where challenges like anger, self-esteem issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and chronic illness can be explored and managed.

Prospective clients can expect a therapist who listens attentively, adapts interventions to individual needs, and partners with them to build coping strategies and sustainable change.

How therapeutic approaches meet clients online

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience, prioritizing empathy and acceptance while helping people explore their values and goals; it is useful for those seeking a respectful, nonjudgmental space to work through life transitions and identity questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises, making it applicable for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines mindfulness with values-driven action, supporting clients who want to tolerate difficult feelings while committing to meaningful life directions.

Finding the right approach is often collaborative and may change over time. The therapist works with clients to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, blending elements from different methods when helpful to develop a personalized plan.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain continuity across changes in schedule or location. These options provide flexibility in timing and communication style so clients can choose the format that supports their comfort and ongoing engagement.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

The practice addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting challenges, and work or career stressors.

What is the therapist's general approach and style?

She uses a collaborative, strengths-based style with cultural humility, combining practical skill-building and reflective exploration to help clients meet their goals.

How many years of clinical experience does she have?

The therapist has eight years of experience working with individuals on a variety of mental health and life transition concerns.

What are the clinician's credentials and location?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with license details MA LICSW LICSW127005 and CO LCSW 09928089, and practices in New York.

Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the country?

International clients are not currently accepted; services are available to clients located where her licensure permits practice.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

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 OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum 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

Licensed

New York, Colorado, New Jersey, Massachusetts

Languages

English