Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Keona
Keona Serrano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who centers her work on listening and supporting people through hard moments. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and issues that affect self-esteem and relationships. She believes people bring strengths to change and offers steady guidance as they take steps forward.
With 14 years of experience, Keona uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. She pays attention to what matters most to each person and adapts her style to their needs.
Background and approach
Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, with space to explore feelings and patterns that show up in daily life. Keona draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person's priorities and on mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and emotions without judgment. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
These approaches are combined to tackle concerns like grief, trauma, and compassion fatigue. She also works with issues tied to family of origin, attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, and substance use. Keona helps people manage life transitions such as divorce, fertility struggles, blended family adjustments, and career shifts.
Her work aims to rebuild confidence and practical coping skills. Sessions emphasize clear steps and small experiments that people can try between meetings. Keona encourages honest, open conversation and helps people develop tools that fit their daily routines.
What Keona works with
Everything Keona lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Keona's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Keona lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How these approaches work online
Keona combines client-centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist follows the person's lead, focusing on what the client says matters most and building a collaborative plan. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to notice feelings and reduce reactivity, which can help with anxiety, anger, and stress. Motivational Interviewing uses focused conversation to clarify goals and find motivation for change, useful for addictions and behavior shifts.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Keona will talk through what a person wants to change and try methods that match their goals and daily life. This is a collaborative process, so adjustments are made as progress and preferences become clear.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into a busy life. Video is helpful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can use less bandwidth and work well for check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short updates, quick problem-solving, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule appointments, follow through on homework, and stay connected during transitions.
Questions people ask about Keona
What concerns does Keona address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. Additional focuses include body image, codependency, attachment and family of origin issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are person-focused and practical. She listens first, then uses client-centered, mindfulness, and motivational approaches to set achievable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns from anxiety and addiction to relationship and career stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She meets through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.