Kristin Quintano, LCSW
Kristin Quintano, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience working in school-based and community settings, supporting children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. She has a particular passion for working with teens and emerging adults and is known for her calm, steady, and confident presence, especially during times of stress or transition.
Approach
Kristin earned her Master’s degree from the Columbia University School of Social Work and completed advanced post-master’s clinical training through NYU Silver School of Social Work’s Advanced Clinical Practice Certificate Program. She currently works as a middle school social worker and has extensive experience in both middle and high school settings, including school-based counseling, substance use prevention, and crisis support. This background gives her a deep understanding of the academic, social, emotional, and developmental challenges facing adolescents and their families.
Kristin’s approach is intentional, warm, and down-to-earth. She works collaboratively with parents and teens to create a supportive and safe therapeutic environment, helping families navigate concerns such as anxiety, school stress, emotional regulation, relationships, and life transitions. Grounded in evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT-informed skills, and mindfulness, Kristin takes a holistic, whole-person approach and integrates principles of mindfulness and body-based awareness, informed by her training as a yoga teacher.
Professional Background
Kristin Quintano, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience working in school-based and community settings. She currently serves as a middle school social worker and has extensive experience across both middle and high school environments, including school-based counseling, crisis intervention, and substance use prevention. Kristin earned her Master’s degree from the Columbia University School of Social Work and completed advanced clinical training through NYU Silver School of Social Work’s Advanced Clinical Practice Certificate Program. Her clinical approach is collaborative, warm, and grounded in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy–informed skills, and mindfulness. She also integrates body-based awareness and holistic principles informed by her training as a yoga teacher, supporting clients in developing resilience, self-awareness, and practical coping strategies.
Areas of Support
Kristin specializes in supporting children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families navigating anxiety, school stress, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She has particular expertise working with teens and emerging adults as they manage academic pressures, identity development, and increasing independence. Kristin also supports families facing behavioral concerns, substance use prevention needs, and crisis-related challenges, helping them build stronger communication, coping skills, and emotional understanding.