- solution-focused work
- cognitive behavioral techniques
- family systems perspective
About Denise
Denise Snyder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 31 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, anger, and self-esteem issues, and also focuses on body image, eating and food-related problems, postpartum depression, and social anxiety and phobia.
She has worked across multiple settings including the mental health system, school systems, an Employee Assistance Program, an in-patient alcohol rehabilitation facility, and the foster care system. That range means she has helped people in brief crisis settings and in longer-term care. Her background includes work with loss and grief, motivation, assertiveness, and communication problems.
Denise uses several evidence-based techniques. She draws on solution-focused work to set concrete goals and on cognitive behavioral approaches to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses family systems ideas to look at how relationships and patterns influence current struggles.
She aims to treat people with respect and to build a trusting working relationship. Denise notes that change can feel uncomfortable, and she frames the work as collaborative - recognizing the person as the expert on their own story while offering practical tools and guidance.
Outside of practice she enjoys outdoor activities like kayaking and hiking, reads regularly, and cares for two rescue dogs including a retired greyhound. These personal interests inform a straightforward, approachable manner in sessions.
How evidence-based approaches translate online
Denise works with several evidence-based approaches that translate well to remote conversations. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be practiced between sessions as homework and discussed during meetings. Solution-focused methods concentrate on setting small, practical goals and identifying steps that are already working, helping to build momentum in day-to-day life. Family systems ideas look at relationship patterns and communication, useful for understanding how interactions affect feelings and behavior.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. Denise will discuss options with each person, match methods to current concerns and goals, and adjust the plan as needed based on what works in practice. The emphasis is on trying approaches and reviewing progress together.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into busy routines by removing travel time, making it easier to schedule a shorter check-in during a break, or allowing appointments from different locations. Phone conversations can be useful when a video call is not practical, and video sessions support visual cues for communication work. Check the session options offered when you book to ensure they match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger, and self-esteem concerns and also focuses on areas such as body image, eating issues, postpartum depression, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based techniques including solution-focused work, cognitive behavioral methods, and family systems ideas to set goals and address patterns affecting current problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 31 years of professional experience working in settings such as schools, inpatient rehab, employee assistance programs, and the foster care system.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.