Nancy Bodnar

Nancy Bodnar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience helping people navigate life changes and intense emotions. She works directly with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, addiction, and relationship pain. Her approach is practical and focused on restoring confidence and healthier connections.

She uses client-centered skills to listen and tailor sessions to each person's needs. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people change unhelpful thinking and small behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Mindfulness methods support managing strong emotions and staying present through stress.

Nancy trained at Hunter College School of Social Work, earning a Master of Social Work in 2002 with a focus on children and family concerns. She has practiced in outpatient hospital settings and private practice, and has experience volunteering with community mental health organizations.

Her background includes work with trauma, divorce and separation, mood disorders, panic, self-esteem issues, cultural diversity, and sexual orientation concerns. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment wounds, communication problems, impulsivity, and loneliness.

Nancy favors a team approach when needed and coordinates care with other professionals. She aims to help people set clear goals, try small changes, and rebuild satisfying relationships and routines.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Nancy commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in session. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and helps clients set the pace and focus. This style is useful for people who need space to tell their story and be heard before making changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep a problem going and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and everyday stress.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your needs. Together you can try different strategies and adjust over time based on what produces helpful results.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Many people find it simpler to maintain regular appointments and practice skills between sessions when therapy fits into their daily routine.