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Eileen DeNicolo, LCSW
New York
LCSW - stress and relationship support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Eileen
Eileen DeNicolo is an LCSW licensed in New York with 22 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and addiction-related issues. She also helps with parenting, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and coping with life transitions.
She uses a practical, straightforward style in sessions. She pays attention to how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Conversations aim to spot unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. She emphasizes identifying personal strengths and building concrete coping skills.
Her work blends several approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core method she uses to help people notice and change thinking habits. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep the focus on the person’s goals and DBT skills when emotional regulation is needed. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are used as tools to support change and increase awareness.
Sessions are flexible and adjust to the person’s pace. She prioritizes clear, practical steps rather than long theory talks. Clients can expect collaborative planning, regular check-ins on how strategies are working, and adjustments when needed.
Eileen has spent more than two decades helping people manage complex life issues. Her background supports work with chronic illness, caregiving stress, blended family matters, addiction, and bereavement. She aims to help people gain skills that fit daily life and day-to-day demands.
How CBT, DBT, and client-centered approaches work online
Eileen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT sessions focus on specific thoughts and behaviors, and on practicing alternative responses to reduce distress.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills teach step-by-step techniques for handling strong emotions and improving communication. Client-centered methods keep the conversation focused on the person’s goals and priorities, with the therapist following the client’s lead.
Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. She will work with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as needs evolve and as different strategies are tried.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical preferences during the initial matching questionnaire and first session so sessions are scheduled in a way that fits everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
Eileen works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, and related life changes. She also addresses parenting, intimacy, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and flexible, focusing on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She looks for strengths and builds concrete coping skills.
What is her clinical background?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with life transitions and emotional concerns like grief, depression, and anxiety.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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