Cassondra DeLuce Jankowski , LCSW

Cassondra DeLuce Jankowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with seven years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina in 2018 and a bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a minor in Children and Families from Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI.

She has developed specialized expertise treating eating disorders and has provided Emotion-Focused Family Therapy and Family-Based Therapy in both higher levels of care and outpatient settings. Her clinical background also includes work with obsessive-compulsive symptoms, body image concerns, crisis management, self-harm behaviors, anxiety, depression, behavioral regulation challenges, and trauma.

Cassondra uses an integrative, evidence-based approach that draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive processing therapy to tailor care to each individual and family. She emphasizes meeting clients where they are and creating an empathetic, open environment that supports practical progress and stronger family connections.

Remote approaches for family and eating disorder care

Cassondra frequently applies Emotion-Focused Family Therapy to help families identify and respond to emotional needs, improve communication, and support a young person’s recovery from eating disorders or relational stress. Family-Based Therapy involves coaching caregivers to take an active role in supporting a young person's eating and daily routines, and is often used in higher levels of care and outpatient settings to address eating and food-related concerns.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors related to anxiety, depression, and body image. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Cassondra collaborates with clients and families to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care from home or other convenient locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of support across different life demands.