Danielle DePalma

Compassionate LCSW guiding practical change

LCSW New York

Experience: 22 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Danielle

Danielle DePalma is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 22 years of professional experience.

Background and approach

She earned a BA in psychology from Cornell University and an MA in Social Work from Columbia University, and has spent more than two decades helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles, and other life transitions.

Her practice also addresses issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, among a wide range of additional focus areas. Danielle emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s particular needs and priorities.

She integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, DBT skills, EMDR, and elements of the Gottman Method, drawing from this range to support practical coping, emotional processing, and improved communication.

Prospective clients are encouraged to take the initial step toward therapy when they feel ready, and Danielle aims to meet people where they are while collaborating on achievable goals.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Danielle integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into treatment to help people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by focusing on practical coping strategies. She also uses client-centered therapy, which prioritizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so the client’s goals and experiences shape the direction of work. When relevant, Danielle incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for those struggling with intense emotions or relationship patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted over time as priorities and circumstances change, with the client involved in decisions about focus and techniques.

Online therapy with Danielle is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow sessions to fit varied schedules and comfort levels, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and to use therapeutic tools between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Danielle address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief and depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and many related concerns including family and fertility issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person and drawing on client-centered methods alongside structured techniques.

What is her level of experience?

Danielle brings 22 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is an LCSW licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 071951 and practices from New York.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

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

Licensed

New York

Languages

English