Danielle DePalma, LCSW
Licensed LCSW guiding life transitions
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Grief and loss
About Danielle DePalma
Danielle DePalma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 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, she brings training in assessment, therapeutic techniques, and case management to support clients through challenging life moments.
Over her career she has worked with people coping with stress and anxiety, relationship struggles, grief and loss, and depression. Danielle emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s circumstances and goals. Her style centers on listening carefully and collaborating with clients to identify practical strategies and emotional supports that fit their lives.
Danielle recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and she acknowledges that first step. She focuses on creating a tailored path forward so clients feel understood and supported as they address difficult emotions, make changes, and build healthier patterns.
Over her career she has worked with people coping with stress and anxiety, relationship struggles, grief and loss, and depression. Danielle emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s circumstances and goals. Her style centers on listening carefully and collaborating with clients to identify practical strategies and emotional supports that fit their lives.
Danielle recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and she acknowledges that first step. She focuses on creating a tailored path forward so clients feel understood and supported as they address difficult emotions, make changes, and build healthier patterns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Danielle DePalma have?
Danielle DePalma has 22 years of experience.
Is Danielle DePalma a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NY LCSW 071951.
In which languages does Danielle DePalma provide therapy?
Danielle DePalma provides therapy in English.
Where is Danielle DePalma located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Danielle DePalma as my therapist?
You can work with Danielle DePalma through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Danielle DePalma work with international clients?
Danielle DePalma does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Danielle DePalma cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care
Danielle DePalma uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s priorities guide the work. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and helping clients discover their own solutions to relationship, grief, and mood-related concerns.She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for reducing anxiety, managing depression, and changing behavior patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques are used when clients need tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Danielle will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Danielle is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to practical, effective help.