Deirdre Gaspari

Deirdre Gaspari is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. She works with people dealing with life transitions and the emotional fallout of chronic illness. Her tone is practical and steady, aimed at people who need clear support and doable steps forward.

With 27 years of experience, she draws on several familiar approaches to tailor care to each person. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, building self-compassion, and developing simple skills to manage intense feelings. She also addresses concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, social anxiety, panic attacks, and issues connected to narcissism.

Deirdre emphasizes short-term, goal-oriented work when that fits a person’s needs, and she can shift to longer-term exploration when deeper change is the aim. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge negative thoughts and from mindfulness to anchor attention in the present. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps help people set realistic goals and notice progress.

Her practice is based in New York and she holds an LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are conducted in English. People who are located outside the United States or who prefer international arrangements should note that international clients are not currently accepted.

To begin, a person chooses the Start Therapy button and completes a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling happens after the match, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that guide online work and progress

Deirdre commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy to help people manage distressing thoughts and regulate strong emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy trains attention on the present moment and can reduce reactivity to painful feelings and rumination.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, habits, and preferences, then recommend steps to try. That collaboration allows adjustments over time if one way of working is not helping enough.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing appointments during breaks or evenings. It can also support shorter check-ins when needed, and let people continue consistent care when life circumstances change.