Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Dhanapati Neopaney, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW023301
- NPI
- 1982307856
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Dhanapati supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT
- EMDR
- Motivational Interviewing
About Dhanapati
Dhanapati Neopaney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with 15 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English.
He works with people who are dealing with strong emotions and difficult life events. He helps clients talk through what is happening, name patterns that cause distress, and choose small changes that can make daily life easier. He also addresses caregiver stress, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, mood disorders, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.
His approach uses clear, practical methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful ones. EMDR is used when past events are still causing present distress. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are unsure about change, and Solution-Focused Therapy looks for immediate steps that can improve how someone feels.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on real problems. Conversations tend to look at what is happening now and what can be changed in day-to-day life. Progress is tracked with modest, practical goals that fit work, family, and other responsibilities.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
BHow sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
The work often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. CBT is about spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviors, then testing simple changes to reduce anxiety or depression. EMDR focuses on reducing the hold of past traumatic memories so they cause less distress in daily life.Finding the right method is part of the first sessions. He will help clients decide which approach fits their needs, goals, and comfort level, and adjust the plan as progress is made. This is a collaborative process where methods can be combined or shifted over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten the total travel time, allow for brief check-ins during a workday, or make it simpler to meet when family obligations are tight. They also let therapists use worksheets, screen sharing, and guided exercises during a session when that helps move work forward.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus caregiver stress, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, mood disorders, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses direct, practical methods focused on current problems and day-to-day changes, combining approaches like CBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional work experience in behavioral health settings.
Is he licensed to practice in my state?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Costs vary by location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers