Danielle DePalma, LCSW
Experienced LCSW offering practical support
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- Compassionate approach
- Practical skills
- Relationship focus
About Danielle
Danielle DePalma is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with more than 22 years of experience. She earned a BA in psychology from Cornell University and an MA in Social Work from Columbia University. Danielle focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, depression, and major life changes. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Her work is practical and down-to-earth. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs and goals. Danielle uses clear conversation to identify what feels most urgent and then supports clients in small, manageable steps. This can include improving communication, managing intense emotions, or building routines to reduce overwhelm.
Danielle draws on several well-known approaches, including client-centered work that follows the person's lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and EMDR for people processing traumatic memories. She also uses elements of DBT for emotion regulation and the Gottman Method for relationship concerns. These tools are applied flexibly depending on what a person needs.
People who reach out can expect a collaborative process. Danielle aims to make sessions understandable and useful, not full of jargon. She emphasizes practical skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
If you are facing parenting stress, career pressure, identity questions, or midlife transitions, she helps map a path forward. Start by answering a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session when you are ready.
Her work is practical and down-to-earth. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs and goals. Danielle uses clear conversation to identify what feels most urgent and then supports clients in small, manageable steps. This can include improving communication, managing intense emotions, or building routines to reduce overwhelm.
Danielle draws on several well-known approaches, including client-centered work that follows the person's lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and EMDR for people processing traumatic memories. She also uses elements of DBT for emotion regulation and the Gottman Method for relationship concerns. These tools are applied flexibly depending on what a person needs.
People who reach out can expect a collaborative process. Danielle aims to make sessions understandable and useful, not full of jargon. She emphasizes practical skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
If you are facing parenting stress, career pressure, identity questions, or midlife transitions, she helps map a path forward. Start by answering a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session when you are ready.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person's lead and creating an accepting space. Online sessions using this approach let clients set the pace and topics while the therapist listens and reflects what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches straightforward skills to change thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT often uses short exercises, homework between sessions, and clear steps to tackle anxiety, depression, or career and relationship worries.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used by some therapists to help process painful memories and reduce their intensity. When EMDR is part of online work, therapists adapt pacing and techniques to fit the session format and the client's comfort level.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Danielle will help you decide which tools make sense based on your goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats for this profile are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins on stressful days, or reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and goals so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Danielle commonly help with?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, coping with life changes, and issues like trauma, parenting, and ADHD.
What is her therapy style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She tailors sessions to each person's needs and uses conversational work plus practical skills and tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has more than 22 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker in New York.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.