Dana Legrande

Dana Legrande is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who draws on a practical, people-first approach. She helps clients understand patterns that keep them stuck and works to build clearer options. Her style blends direct problem solving with warmth and occasional humor to ease difficult conversations.

Dana has about 12 years of clinical experience working with people facing mood disorders, substance use concerns, and relationship stress. She emphasizes steady progress toward stability and clearer day-to-day functioning. Clients can expect straightforward discussions about goals, behaviors, and small changes that add up over time.

Dana often includes education about 12-step frameworks, behavior changes, and exploring family of origin patterns when these topics are relevant. She aims to help people identify practical next steps, improve self-image, and set longer-term goals. Humor and compassion are part of the process.

People who reach out usually want help with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction-related struggles, anger, parenting challenges, or compassion fatigue. Dana practices in New York and works in English. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats that best fit your needs.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. In practice this means looking at how people relate, where they feel unsafe, and what small changes can lead to more secure connections. Client-centered therapy centers the person's own perspective and pace, offering active listening and reflection to help someone make sense of their experience. The Gottman Method brings concrete tools for handling relationship conflict and improving communication in everyday moments.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, strengths, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Clients and the therapist check in regularly and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Confirm the current online session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, cut travel time, or attend shorter check-ins when days are hectic. Online meetings can also let someone use video, audio, or other formats depending on what works best for them and their bandwidth. Ask about available session types when you schedule so arrangements match daily life.