- Focus on coping skills
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Practical goal setting
About Deirdre
Deirdre Gaspari is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and major life changes. She offers steady, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Her style is calm and straightforward, and she focuses on small steps that make day-to-day life easier.
With 27 years of experience, Deirdre draws on several hands-on approaches to help people build coping skills and strengthen self-worth. She uses strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change unhelpful thought patterns. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help people notice difficult feelings without getting swept away.
She also brings motivational interviewing to conversations about behavior change, such as smoking or vaping cessation, and applies solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals. These methods are used to address a wide range of concerns including panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, grief, and chronic illness-related stress.
Her work often centers on reducing isolation and increasing self-compassion. She helps clients break big problems into manageable steps and track small successes. People seeking clearer routines, better coping during life transitions, or relief from persistent worry may find this approach helpful.
Deirdre practices in New York as an LCSW. Sessions are conducted in English and are intended for individuals seeking one-on-one therapy for the concerns listed above.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Deirdre uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thinking and behavior patterns that feed anxiety and panic. CBT sessions often focus on practical exercises and homework that target specific worries and reactions.She also incorporates mindfulness therapy to build awareness of physical sensations and emotional reactions. Mindfulness practices can help people reduce reactivity during panic episodes and stay grounded when stress rises.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Deirdre will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit those needs. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions so tools are relevant and manageable.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist’s biography does not list specific formats here, so check which formats are offered when you match. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments, reduce travel time, and fit therapy into a busy day, which helps some people keep momentum between visits.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Deirdre address?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, and life changes, plus related concerns like body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm and practical, focusing on small, workable steps and building self-compassion while challenging unhelpful thoughts.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 27 years of experience as a licensed clinician to her practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.