Nancy Bodnar , LCSW

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

Nancy focuses on empowering clients to rebuild confidence and create more satisfying relationships. She works with individuals and families facing issues such as trauma, divorce or separation, grief and loss, mood disorders, anxiety and panic, self-esteem concerns, challenges related to cultural diversity, and matters connected to sexual orientation. Her practice includes support for parenting, intimacy and relationship difficulties, addiction-related concerns, and stress related to caregiving and life transitions.

She employs a multidisciplinary, client-centered approach and draws on training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, family systems, and substance abuse interventions to tailor treatment to each person or family. Nancy is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, has volunteered with the Jewish Board of Family and Children Services, and holds School Social Work certification. She welcomes the opportunity to partner with people who are ready to pursue change and reach their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own strengths and perspective, creating a supportive space where the therapist listens empathically and helps the individual or family set and pursue meaningful goals. This approach is useful for a wide range of concerns, including relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, mood symptoms, panic, and problems with coping skills by teaching practical strategies that can be applied between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy helps people develop present-moment awareness and emotion regulation skills. It can be especially helpful for stress management, anxiety, and building tolerance for difficult emotions.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Nancy collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to access support from home. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care while accommodating scheduling, mobility, and geographic constraints.