About Deirdre
Deirdre Gaspari is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 27 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Deirdre focuses on practical ways to feel better day to day.
She offers respectful, down-to-earth support and clear steps forward. Her work often centers on reducing isolation and building self-compassion. She helps people challenge negative self-talk and try new coping skills.
How Deirdre works
Body image concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and the emotional effects of domestic violence are among her common focuses. Deirdre uses straightforward methods that prioritize what works for each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices to shift thoughts and build calm.
Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques help clients set realistic goals and stay moving toward them. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while keeping the person’s struggles in view. Deirdre supports those dealing with panic, mood disorders, social anxiety, and shame or guilt.
She also works with people addressing impulsivity, smoking or vaping cessation, and feelings of isolation. People can expect a collaborative approach that balances short-term tools and longer-term growth. Deirdre helps young adults and others who need clear strategies to manage emotions and daily demands.
She communicates plainly and helps clients find steps they can use between sessions.
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What Deirdre works with
The areas below are the ones Deirdre selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 27 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online care
Deirdre uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT gives clear tools to manage anxiety, panic, and low mood by changing thinking and routines. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices and grounding skills to reduce stress and increase calm in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they decide whether to focus on short-term solutions, skill building, or deeper emotional work, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins or ongoing support between scheduled meetings. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into busy days and to keep momentum between appointments.
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