Therapist profile
Dana Legrande, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 080869
- NPI1255898342
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Attachment-based work
- Gottman Method
- Motivational interviewing
About Dana
Dana Legrande is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and anger. She also helps with self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting challenges, intimacy-related concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Dana uses straightforward, practical methods to help clients recognize patterns that keep them stuck. She blends problem identification, psychoeducation, and behavior change in sessions. She also brings work on family of origin and past trauma into the conversation when it matters to current struggles. Dana has supported people who navigate both mental health and substance use challenges. She often works from a 12-step informed foundation, offering tools for relapse prevention and long-term planning alongside therapy work. Laughter and straightforward talk are part of how she helps people stay engaged. Sessions emphasize practical skills for day-to-day life. Dana helps people identify small behavior changes that reduce anger and improve coping. She also supports longer-term goals like stabilizing mood, improving relationships, and restoring a sense of control. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and an initial session are used to set priorities and plan next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current reactions. In online work this looks like identifying patterns that fuel anger and testing new ways of connecting with others. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own goals and perspective. It involves active listening and helping people name what matters to them so they can make small, manageable changes.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dana uses conversation and short assessments to decide which methods fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences. She collaborates with clients to try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice communication skills in real-life moments and return to work or family tasks more quickly after a session.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with anger tied to stress, relationship conflict, resentment, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of attachment-based and client-centered methods with practical behavior change and psychoeducation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in New York and holds the NY LCSW credential.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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