Nancy Bodnar , LCSW

Nancy Bodnar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of clinical experience, based in New Jersey. She earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2002 from Hunter College School of Social Work in Manhattan, where she focused on children and family therapy. Nancy has practiced in both private practice and outpatient hospital settings, developing a broad background in supporting individuals, children, and families through a range of life challenges.

Nancy works to help clients restore confidence and build more fulfilling relationships, offering support for issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and blended family issues, and addiction. Her practice also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, family of origin dynamics, caregiver stress, separation and divorce, impulsivity, isolation, and challenges related to sexual orientation and cultural diversity. She emphasizes empowerment for clients and their families while addressing mood disorders, panic, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Believing in a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate, Nancy draws on training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, family systems, and substance abuse interventions to tailor treatment. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, has volunteered with the Jewish Board of Family and Children Services, and holds School Social Work Certification. Nancy aims to collaborate respectfully with each person and family she sees to help them reach their goals.

Approaches for Effective Online Therapeutic Care

Nancy integrates Client-Centered Therapy into her work, creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace of change and the therapist reflects and responds to build self-understanding and confidence. This approach is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and navigating life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems.

Nancy values collaboration in selecting therapeutic methods. Finding the right approach is part of the process - she works with clients to choose strategies that match their needs, goals, and personal preferences so treatment feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Nancy can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for differing schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access support during major life changes, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while working with licensed professionals and trained therapists.