- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Deirdre
Deirdre Gaspari is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 27 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and major life changes. Her practice also includes social anxiety and phobia among other focused concerns.
She uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help clients notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions often include practical skills for coping with panic, managing low mood, and reducing avoidance. Deirdre explains techniques in plain language so clients can try them between appointments.
Her approach blends cognitive behavioral work with mindfulness and solution-focused steps. That means she helps people test unhelpful thoughts, practice present-moment awareness, and set small, achievable goals. Motivational interviewing is used when clients want support making changes like quitting smoking or improving healthy habits.
Deirdre has long experience helping people who feel isolated or overwhelmed by caregiving, chronic illness, or painful life transitions. She can help someone manage panic attacks, address body image concerns, or cope with guilt and shame. Her practice pays attention to practical problems as well as emotions.
People who choose her can expect clear explanations, simple homework when helpful, and steady attention to what is working. She works in English from New York and brings years of practice to common and complex problems alike.
How her approaches translate to online work
Deirdre commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and changing unhelpful behaviors, which can help with panic, social anxiety, and low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase tolerance for difficult feelings.She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to make concrete changes, such as stopping smoking or adopting healthier routines. Sessions mix discussion, short exercises, and small between-session practices so clients can try approaches in daily life. Deciding which combination of methods to use is collaborative; she helps clients choose what fits their goals and comfort level.
The practical benefits of online work depend on the session formats offered. The biography does not list specific formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt CBT and mindfulness exercises for remote sessions so clients still practice skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related issues including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-based approach combining cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps to address daily problems and symptoms.
How much experience does she have?
Deirdre has 27 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in New York.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.