Deirdre Gaspari
Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions
LCSW New York
- Experience
- 27 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Deirdre
Deirdre Gaspari is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem challenges, and major life changes. With 27 years of clinical experience, she guides clients through emotional transitions and persistent mood concerns using practical, evidence-informed strategies.
Background and approach
Her work also addresses related issues such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, social anxiety, panic attacks, and feelings of isolation. Her therapeutic stance prioritizes empowerment and self-compassion, helping clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete coping skills.
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness and motivational strategies to build resilience and reduce distress. Deirdre aims to create a respectful and personalized space where people can explore difficult emotions, challenge limiting beliefs, and strengthen day-to-day functioning.
Practices include problem-focused planning and brief solution-oriented steps when appropriate, as well as support for longer-term work around identity, self-love, and managing shame or guilt. She holds an LCSW (New York LCSW 079581) and conducts sessions in English for clients located in New York.
Practical therapeutic approaches for remote care
Deirdre often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT focuses on concrete skills such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and structured problem solving that can reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily functioning.She also integrates mindfulness therapy to cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, using brief attention and breathing practices that can help with stress, rumination, and coping with chronic health issues. Motivational interviewing is another tool she draws on to clarify values and strengthen motivation for change, which is useful for behavior changes like smoking cessation or building healthier routines.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative: she will work with each client to explore what fits their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting techniques over time. The process emphasizes listening, setting achievable steps, and adjusting plans based on what helps.
Online work offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access therapy around work and caregiving demands. These formats support continuity of care and allow practical skills and exercises to be reviewed and reinforced between synchronous sessions.
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Experience
27+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English