Therapist profile
Eileen DeNicolo, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Mood
Continue with EileenWhere Eileen stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 084416
- NPI
- 1932335494
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Eileen
Eileen DeNicolo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and issues linked to addiction or trauma. She also lists codependency among her focus areas and helps people struggling with intimacy-related concerns and parenting stress.
Her approach is straightforward and client-centered. She listens first, then helps identify strengths and patterns that keep problems repeating. She pays attention to how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and helps people try small, practical changes. Sessions aim to be encouraging and flexible rather than prescriptive.
Eileen uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support decision-making and present-moment awareness. These methods are used to address mood, anxiety, and relationship patterns.
Over two decades of work have included life transitions, grief, chronic stress, caregiver strain, and issues around chronic illness and aging. She supports people dealing with blended family challenges, body image concerns, and the fallout from substance use in relationships. Her background centers on helping clients develop practical strategies and clearer boundaries.
People who reach out can expect a collaborative way of working. The therapist and client set goals together and try small steps between sessions. Eileen asks clients to confirm current session options before booking and to use the site process to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's own goals and perspective. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people notice their strengths so they can choose next steps. This approach works well for life changes, grief, and relationship questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming or patterns in relationships cause repeated conflict.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Eileen collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. She will try strategies, check what helps, and adjust plans based on how things go.
The original biography did not specify which session formats are offered. Please confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find that fitting sessions into a regular routine helps with consistency, such as brief check-ins when schedules are tight, or longer sessions when addressing deeper issues. Online work can make it easier to continue therapy through life transitions and to practice new skills between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and setting boundaries?
Yes. She lists codependency and relationship concerns and helps people identify patterns that make saying no difficult.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered, supportive, and flexible. She focuses on strengths and the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with life transitions, grief, depression, and anxiety.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.