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Hello! My name is Dani Cleary and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), based in Long Island, New York, and working with clients via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and persons 65 years and older. I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, and grief, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a Psychodynamic Approach, and Strength-Based Perspective.
My approach
My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a Psychodynamic Approach and Strength-Based Perspective. I have found that these modalities help me and the client build the foundation to analyze and change unwanted thoughts and behaviors.
My focus
I have found that my approach and style are a good fit for a broad range of ages, as I typically treat adolescents to 65 years and older populations. As broad as those ages are, comes the broad range of conditions and transitions in life. I work to help my clients navigate anxiety, depression, life stress, and grief, to build the skills to move through life in more positive ways.
My communication style
My communication style is calm, down-to-earth, and very personable. My goal is to make my clients feel as comfortable as possible to create an environment where anything can be said with no fear of judgment.
My journey to mental healthcare
I have always found myself to be a good listener and people are naturally drawn to open up to me. I love seeing healthy, positive, self-change in my clients. For clients to know that we don’t have to struggle through life and anything is possible to change if we focus and put the energy into it.
My goals for you
My approach to goal setting is based on what the client views as the most presenting issue at the time. Building trust and rapport, to work together on these goals and set realistic steps to accomplish what the client wants to change.
My first session with you
What you should expect from our first session is to spend the majority of the time speaking about recent feelings and events that have brought you to therapy, and me asking clarifying questions to better understand. Building an initial connection, mostly listening to help get a sense of what will work best for you.
