Nancy Bodnar , LCSW

Nancy Bodnar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of professional experience helping children, adults, and families navigate life transitions and emotional challenges. She earned a Master of Social Work degree in 2002 from Hunter College School of Social Work in Manhattan, with a focus on children and family therapy, and has worked in both private practice and outpatient hospital settings.

Nancy applies a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on training in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, family systems, and substance abuse interventions when appropriate. She works to empower clients and their families to rebuild confidence, improve relationships, and address issues such as trauma, grief, divorce or separation, mood disorders, anxiety and panic, self-esteem concerns, and matters related to sexual orientation and cultural diversity.

Her practice also attends to a wide range of concerns including addiction, parenting and blended family issues, attachment and abandonment difficulties, caregiver stress, intimacy and commitment challenges, anger and impulsivity, dissociation, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Nancy values collaborative work with clients and, when needed, coordinates care with other professionals to provide comprehensive treatment. She maintains membership in professional organizations and has volunteered with community family services and worked in school social work roles.

Approaches and Online Support for Lasting Change

Nancy uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the individual's needs and goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and is helpful for people facing life changes, relationship concerns, and challenges with self-esteem.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, panic, and coping with stress. In addition, Nancy draws on psychodynamic therapy to explore how past relationships and patterns influence current feelings and interactions, which can be valuable for addressing attachment issues, family dynamics, and long-standing emotional concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nancy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, by phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent support around work, family, and daily commitments. These options help people stay engaged in treatment while fitting therapy into their lives.