- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and client-centered
About Nancy
Nancy Bodnar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 18 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, depression, and other life changes. She also addresses issues related to addiction, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, and family concerns including family of origin issues.
She earned a Master of Social Work in 2002 from Hunter College School of Social Work. Her background includes time in private practice and outpatient hospital settings. She has experience supporting people through divorce or separation, loss, mood difficulties, panic, and challenges related to sexual orientation and cultural diversity.
Her clinical work draws on a mix of practical methods. She uses Client-Centered work to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at repeated relationship patterns, and solution-focused strategies to set small, concrete goals.
Nancy has worked with children and families earlier in her career and holds School Social Work certification. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and has volunteered with community agencies dealing with family and child welfare.
In sessions she helps people name patterns, test new ways of relating, and practice skills for handling stress and strong emotions. She encourages straightforward conversation about what is working and what to try next.
To begin, the usual next step is a short intake where goals and practical plans are set together. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Nancy often draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what the client says matters most, which helps people clarify goals and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will check in regularly to adjust the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so a session can be scheduled between work or family commitments. Therapists and licensed professionals often find that these practical benefits help clients maintain regular work on their concerns.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, addictions, parenting strain, self-esteem, ADHD, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Nancy uses a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to address patterns and set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience, including work in private practice and outpatient hospital settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the U.S.?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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