Dana Legrande, LCSW

Therapist in New York

Dana Legrande is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who draws on 12 years of clinical experience.

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License 080869 · New York Expires November 2027
NPI 1255898342 · national registry
Experience and languages 12+ years in practice English

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About Dana

Dana Legrande is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who draws on 12 years of clinical experience. She aims to help people untangle patterns that keep them stuck and to build steps toward clearer goals. Her style is warm and down-to-earth and she often uses humor to ease tense moments.

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and addiction-related issues. She also supports people facing relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, compassion fatigue, and attention-deficit concerns.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical changes that make daily life easier. Dana uses a mix of approaches to match the person in the room. That includes attachment-based ways of looking at relationships and the Gottman Method for relationship skills.

She also draws on client-centered listening and motivational techniques to help people find their own next steps. Her work often begins with psychoeducation and clear problem identification. She helps people set short-term goals and build behaviors that support long-term stability.

She also explores family of origin patterns when those histories affect current choices. Dana values compassion and steadiness in sessions. She encourages people to notice what is working, try small changes, and track progress.

Her background includes substantial experience with co-occurring mental health and substance concerns, and she brings a practical, grounded approach to recovery and growth.

Credentials

LCSW (New York): License 080869 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1255898342 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Dana lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Approaches Dana names

These are the approaches Dana names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

How Dana's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Online sessions use practical therapy methods that translate well to remote formats. The Gottman Method focuses on teaching concrete relationship skills - such as communication tools and how to manage conflict - which can be practiced and reviewed during video or phone sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and helps people notice patterns in their interactions and feelings so they can try different responses in daily life.

Therapy is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to decide which approach, or mix of approaches, best fits their goals and needs. That choice may shift over time as progress is made and priorities change, and Dana will check in regularly to make sure the plan still feels right.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for role-play and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text work well for brief check-ins, step-by-step problem solving, and follow-up between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and allow therapy to fit around work, family, and daily routines.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Dana help with?

Dana works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and addictions. She also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.

What is Dana's therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and warm. She uses compassionate listening, humor when appropriate, and clear, step-by-step tools to help people make changes.

How much clinical experience does Dana have?

She has 12 years of experience working in mental health settings, including significant work with people who face both mental illness and substance use concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for Dana?

Dana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible options that fit different schedules and needs.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Dana?

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