- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Solution-focused steps
About Denise
Denise Snyder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 31 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, anger, and low self-esteem. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use in daily life.
Her work draws on experience in many settings: the mental health system, schools, an Employee Assistance Program, an in-patient alcohol rehab, and the foster care system. That variety means she has seen issues in different environments and can talk through strategies that fit varied situations.
Denise uses several evidence-based techniques, including solution-focused work, cognitive behavioral approaches, and family systems thinking. She explains ideas plainly and looks for small, doable changes people can try between sessions. The emphasis is on what a person can do now to feel steadier and more in control.
She stresses respect and a straightforward relationship. Denise notes that making changes often feels uncomfortable and that pushing beyond comfort is part of progress. She encourages people to draw on their own strengths while trying new ways of responding to anger, conflict, and stress.
Outside of practice she enjoys outdoor activities like kayaking and hiking, reads widely, and cares for two rescue dogs. Her life experience as a professional, spouse, and parent informs a practical approach to common life challenges.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Denise draws on evidence-based techniques in ways that fit everyday problems. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anger and anxiety. Solution-focused work highlights immediate goals and simple steps to move toward them, which can help with work frustration or recurring arguments. Family systems ideas look at patterns in close relationships and how changing one person’s responses can alter those patterns.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then try methods that match those needs. The plan can be adjusted as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for briefer check-ins when a quick touchpoint helps. It also makes regular work on managing anger and stress more practical for people juggling work and family commitments.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, and self-esteem issues, plus related areas such as body image, eating-related concerns, and grief.
How would you describe her approach to therapy?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques like solution-focused work, cognitive behavioral approaches, and family systems thinking to identify concrete steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 31 years of professional experience across mental health settings, schools, employee assistance, in-patient rehab, and foster care.
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 state.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.