Deirdre Gaspari

Deirdre Gaspari, LCSW, brings 27 years of clinical practice to her work in New York, focusing on stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also attends to body image concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, domestic violence, impulsivity, and social anxiety, among other overlapping challenges. She works with older adults, young professionals, and people managing long-term health conditions.

Her therapeutic style emphasizes empowerment, self-compassion, and personalized healing. Deirdre assists clients in developing concrete coping strategies, strengthening self-worth, and addressing isolation. She pays particular attention to grief and loss, mood disorders, panic, and relationship dynamics when these affect daily functioning and wellbeing.

Clinically, she uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor sessions to individual needs. Deirdre aims to create a collaborative space where clients can examine limiting beliefs, build practical skills, and pursue meaningful change at their own pace.