Danielle DePalma , LCSW

Danielle DePalma is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with more than 20 years of professional experience. She earned a BA in psychology from Cornell University in 1999 and completed an MA in Social Work at Columbia University in 2001. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she brings long-standing training and practical experience to supporting people through a range of emotional and relational challenges.

Danielle has focused her work on helping individuals navigate stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, and depression. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around the specific needs and goals of the individual. Her style emphasizes tailoring interventions to fit the unique circumstances of each client rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can require courage, Danielle aims to create a welcoming environment where people feel heard and supported as they take that first step. She collaborates with clients to identify practical strategies and meaningful goals, guiding them through changes and challenges with steady clinical expertise.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Danielle commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building a strong therapeutic relationship so clients feel understood and supported as they explore their goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress, and it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing tolerance for distress, which can be useful for relationship difficulties and emotional regulation challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Danielle collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure that treatment feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, allow people to connect from different locations, and provide multiple ways to communicate with licensed professionals and therapists based on what feels most comfortable for the client.