Therapist profile
Helen Fuscaldo, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Anger
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 004600
- NPI1184888273
- Experience19 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- stress management
- coping skills
- relationship strain
About Helen
Helen Fuscaldo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and adolescents who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, and coping with big life changes. Helen aims to help people build practical skills they can use day to day.
Her style is collaborative and evidence based. Sessions focus on clear goals and actionable steps rather than vague talk. She uses techniques that help people calm intense feelings, reduce anxiety symptoms, and manage anger before it escalates.
In practice, Helen teaches coping strategies and problem-solving skills. She helps clients notice patterns that feed anger and frustration, then practises alternatives together in session. She also addresses practical stressors at work, school, or home that make emotions harder to handle.
Over nearly two decades she has worked with the everyday problems that make life feel overwhelming. Helen keeps sessions straightforward and focused on skills people can try between appointments. Progress is usually measured by changes in how someone handles stress and frustration rather than labels.
People who choose her often want concrete tools for calmer responses and better communication. Before booking, confirm the current session options to make sure they fit your schedule and needs.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Helen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, anger, and stress in clear, practical ways. One approach focuses on learning skills to regulate strong emotions - noticing physical signs of anger, slowing reactions, and using specific breathing and grounding practices to reduce intensity. This helps when someone feels on edge at work or snaps at people at home.A second approach emphasizes cognitive techniques that help identify unhelpful thoughts that fuel anger and anxiety. Clients learn to test those thoughts and try alternative interpretations, which can reduce rumination and reactive responses in relationships and daily stressors.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Helen works collaboratively with clients to test what helps, adjust methods, and set practical goals based on each person’s needs and preferences. She discusses options openly and helps people decide which practices fit their life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, or offer a quieter check-in during a work break. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for video or audio sessions and suggest brief between-session practices that fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting and relationship strain, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her approach in session?
Sessions are collaborative and evidence based, with a focus on practical skills and clear goals to manage intense emotions and reduce reactivity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working with adolescents and adults on anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices from there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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