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Dianne Gallo, LCSW

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Do you often feel overwhelmed, like the world is just too much? Do you struggle to make decisions? Do you have a hard time managing your anxiety in intimate relationships? Have you been told you're "too sensitive"? If you're struggling with anxiety and sensitivity, you don't have to go it alone. I specialize in working with young adults who struggle with anxiety and Highly Sensitive People. I hold a Master’s of Social Work from Smith College. I’ve worked with individuals of diverse ages, identities, and backgrounds in community mental health in New York City and in educational settings including San Francisco International High School and Vassar College. Please reach out to schedule your complimentary consultation via secure video. You can also learn more about me on my website, diannegallo.com. I look forward to meeting you!

About Dianne's practice

Availability

Availability

Weekdays 9am - 5pm

Fee

Fee

$$$

Sliding scale

Style

Style

Reflective

Method

Method

In-person available: No

Virtual available: Yes

Expertise

Expertise

Anxiety

Young Adulthood

Quarter-Life Crisis

Romantic Life

Insurance

Insurance

Out of network providers

State

State

NY

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Get to Know Dianne

"I look forward to my time with Dianne every week!"

J., Client

From your perspective, what is therapy?

Therapy is a place to share what’s on your mind and in your heart. It’s a space where we work towards you being able to show up as your authentic self, and where you feel comfortable enough to explore parts of yourself you may not have been encouraged to share in other spaces. I’m eager to know you — your struggles, your strengths, your hopes, your dreams — from the issues you really don’t want to talk about, to what may seem like just the minutiae of your daily life — it’s all relevant, all meaningful, all welcome here. No topic is off limits.

How will our relationship be different than relationships I have with friends/loved ones?

The purpose of our relationship is to support your growth. You can share things with me that you may not feel completely comfortable sharing with a friend or family member. Patterns you experience in other relationships will often show up in therapy. When we start to see those patterns playing out, we can get curious about your experience — how you may feel like this in other significant relationships. We can use our relationship as practice for changing patterns of relating that aren’t serving you anymore, so you can be more fully yourself in all of your relationships.

How much do you share about yourself during our time together and why?

My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable to show up as fully and authentically as possible. In my training, I've been encouraged not to share too much about myself -- the idea being that, the more you know about me, the less comfortable you may feel sharing certain things about yourself. I wouldn't want to share so much about myself that you feel less comfortable utilizing the space, but I also understand that knowing more about me could in some cases help you feel more comfortable. So: if you're curious about me, you're always welcome to ask, and we can discuss how knowing certain things about me may impact our work together.

How should I prepare for my first session with you?

You may find it helpful to jot down the reasons you decided to seek out therapy. Why are you seeking therapy at this time in your life? What are the main challenges you’re facing? Are there things you’d like to change about your life? What are your hopes, fears, dreams?