- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Goal focused work
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 difficulties, and coping with life changes. Deirdre also addresses concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, domestic violence, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors, Mindfulness Therapy to build moment-to-moment awareness, Motivational Interviewing to support change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete goals. Sessions often focus on small, manageable steps rather than broad promises.
People meet with her to reduce isolation, build healthier coping skills, and work through specific problems like panic attacks or social anxiety. She supports those wrestling with self-blame or shame related to relationships, decisions, or identity without making moral judgments. The focus is on what someone can do next, not on labeling the past.
Deirdre brings nearly three decades of practice with adults in varied life stages. She draws on practical tools to increase self-understanding and to test new ways of acting in stressful moments. Work can include skill building, behavioral experiments, and short goal-focused plans.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in New York. Cost varies by location and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, the reader is asked to use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Deirdre commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises to notice upsetting thoughts or shame without getting swept up by them.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing when someone is weighing a change, using questions and reflections to clarify values and build internal reasons to act. Choosing an approach is collaborative; she works with each person to decide what fits their goals, needs, and preferences rather than prescribing a single method up front.
The original biography does not specify which remote formats she offers. Before booking, confirm the available session formats. Many people find that online sessions can fit more easily into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can make it simpler to try small changes and keep therapeutic momentum between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical techniques like CBT to examine unhelpful thoughts and mindfulness to notice feelings without judgment. Work centers on small steps that reduce shame's hold and help someone act differently.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience working with adults in New York. Her practice includes work with mood and anxiety disorders and chronic health concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practises with adults in the New York area.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.