Danielle Deramo , LMHC

Danielle Deramo is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, and relationship- and intimacy-related struggles. She also supports people facing sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, and life transitions. Danielle centers her work on women’s issues when relevant to a client's concerns. Danielle uses a warm and respectful style in sessions. She listens closely and helps people set simple, measurable goals. Her work blends practical skill-building with attention to emotions and relationship patterns. Her approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Danielle also incorporates attachment-based and client-centered ideas when they fit a person’s needs. She aims to match techniques to what a person wants to change. Danielle has 11 years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC. She has substantial experience with eating concerns and with people who have experienced physical or emotional trauma. Sessions may include talking through thoughts and feelings, practicing coping skills, and building routines to improve sleep, eating, or daily functioning. Danielle designs treatment plans around each person’s goals and pace. Her manner is patient and encouraging. She focuses on small, steady steps that can make daily life feel more manageable.

How Danielle's approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to act in ways that fit their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change feelings and routines. It often helps with anxiety, sleep, eating concerns, and mood problems. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danielle will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and daily life, then suggest techniques to try. She adjusts the plan based on what helps and what feels comfortable, so therapy is a collaborative process. Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people work face-to-face from any quiet location. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a check-in is needed on a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or when writing about experiences helps more than talking. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into a routine and to practice skills in everyday life.