- DBT skills
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Nancy
Nancy Dano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 10 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and related concerns. Nancy works with adults and young adults and approaches each person with clear, practical steps.
She uses a mix of therapies that match each person's needs. Sessions often include techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to manage strong emotions and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas guide how she builds a working relationship with clients.
Nancy has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background means she is familiar with crises and with ongoing outpatient care. She likes to move at the client’s pace and focuses on concrete goals that people set together.
In a typical session she helps people notice what keeps them stuck and practices skills to make everyday life easier. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented. She also brings mindfulness tools for managing stress and increasing focus.
People often turn to Nancy for help after major life changes, when relationships feel unstable, or when persistent anxiety or low mood gets in the way of daily life. She also supports those dealing with grief, caregiving strain, body image worries, and parenting stress.
To begin she asks people to name a few realistic goals so sessions can start with small, manageable steps. The focus stays practical - skill building, problem solving, and steady progress over time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Attachment-based work looks at how early experiences with caregivers shape current relationships and trust. It helps when patterns of closeness or distance cause repeated problems in adult relationships or when abandonment and attachment issues are prominent.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and for changing habits that cause stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, handling conflict, and improving distress tolerance. It often includes emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness techniques useful for relationship strain and anger.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, life situation, and preferences. That process can change as needs evolve.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats are better for skills practice on video, while phone or shorter sessions can fit a work break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Ask about available formats when you schedule to match therapy to your daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and client-centered. She blends DBT and CBT tools with attachment-based ideas and mindfulness to address emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience, including both inpatient and outpatient work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm any time zone or licensing questions before scheduling.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How do subscriptions, cost, and starting work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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