Deirdre Gaspari, LCSW

Deirdre Gaspari is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. She aims to make therapy practical and straightforward so clients can find relief and clearer next steps.

Deirdre focuses on building self-esteem and reducing isolation. She supports people dealing with body image struggles, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and the emotional fallout from domestic violence. She also helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, mood disorders, and issues common in young adulthood.

Her sessions center on collaboration and small, doable changes. Deirdre uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to spot unhelpful thinking and practice new habits. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set goals and track progress.

Clients can expect a calm, problem-solving tone in sessions. Conversations move between understanding what led to a difficulty and trying concrete steps that reduce symptoms or make daily life easier. Deirdre pays close attention to what each person values and tailors the plan to those priorities.

She practices in New York and conducts work in English. People considering help are encouraged to think about what they most want to change and bring that into the first meeting for a focused start.

How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Deirdre uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try different actions. CBT breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so clients can practice changes between sessions.

She also draws on mindfulness therapy to help people notice their body and breath and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness exercises teach simple ways to calm intense emotions and return focus to present tasks.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Deirdre collaborates with each person to match tools to their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they set small goals, try techniques, and adjust what they do based on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework so clients can practice skills where they live and work.