Dana Legrande, LCSW

Dana Legrande is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 12 years of practice. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, anger, compassion fatigue, low self-esteem, and life changes.

She draws on several familiar methods to help people make steady changes. Sessions focus on identifying problems, learning brief skills, and setting clear goals. Dana often includes education about 12-step approaches and behavior changes when substance use is a concern. She also pays attention to family history and long-standing patterns that affect current relationships.

Her style emphasizes practical steps and honest conversation. Clients can expect straightforward work on specific problems, with attention to everyday routines and coping strategies. Dana uses motivational interviewing techniques to help people weigh options and commit to change.

Attachment-based ideas guide discussions about how early relationships shape present behavior. Solution-focused methods are used to map small, achievable steps toward better functioning. The Gottman Method informs work on communication and patterns in intimate relationships.

Dana values building a working plan for stability and longer-term goals. She integrates psychoeducation, behavior modification, and supportive talk to promote clearer choices. People who prefer direct, organized sessions that move from problem identification to practical action often find this approach useful.

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