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My therapeutic style:

I have been providing guidance and support for individuals struggling with their mental health for several years. As a trained psychologist, I specialize in CBT for anxiety-related disorders (social anxiety, panic, phobia, GAD, perfectionism, body image), ERP for OCD-related disorders (BDD, skin picking, hair pulling, hoarding), and DBT for emotion dysregulation. I also help with relationship problems, stress management, and career/life transitions. 

 

With my holistic approach, I am committed to helping stabilize your overall wellness by strengthening self-care, quality of life, emotional/physical health, interpersonal relationships and healthy routines. 

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As a therapist, I recognize the uniqueness of each individual and will tailor your treatment goals to fit your pace, needs, and expectations focusing on enhancing your self-awareness and self-compassion. We will collaboratively process past and current life stressors in addition to identifying the coping tools that will fit your needs in a safe and comfortable environment.

 

I understand how life stressors may get in the way of our goals or mental stamina. I am here to help you along your life journey whether its learning skills, providing supportive coaching, or needing a shoulder to lean on. Together we will discover your personal strengths and aim for continuous self-growth to live an empowered and meaningful life.

My Story

I have been providing evidence-based therapeutic treatment individuals across the lifespan for the past several years. I have extensive expertise in the area of CBT, ERP, DBT for severe anxiety-related disorders. I also have clinical experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations including psychoeducational and personality testing.

 

I earned my doctorate degree in school psychology from Nova Southeastern University. My practicum experiences allowed for opportunities to work as a school psychologist in public and private schools; Equine-assisted therapy; ChildNet Foster care; and conduct formal assessments and providing clinical therapy. My internship placement at Centerstone in Sarasota, FL was in an OTP for youth at a community-based mental health center providing individual, family, and group therapy as well as conducting psychological assessments.

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My dissertation research focused on school-based mindfulness interventions for children and adolescents. My research areas have focused on publications in OCD, hoarding, and BDD children case studies.

My current research interest areas include attachment-based modalities, synesthesia, integrative nutrition, complex trauma, energy healing, and sustainable living.

 

My personal interest involves building a lifestyle surrounded with people and things I enjoy and am grateful for. A few of these being my family, friends, live music, animals, nature, meditation, healthy nutrition, sustainable, and non-toxic living.

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Certifications

  • Licensed Psychologist (Lic. 022824). New York. 

  • Licensed Psychologist (Lic. 4408). Connecticut.

Trainings

  • Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy Foundational Training (DBT). Behavioral Tech Institute.

  • Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) Training

Publications

  • Gardini, D.H., Fruchter, Y., Neziroglu, F. (in print, 2023). Case study: A child with body dysmorphic disorder and cognitive behavioural therapy In Martin, Patel, & Preedy, Handbook of lifespan cognitive behavioral therapy (Manuscript 39). San Diego, California: Elsevier.
     

  • Fruchter, Y., Gardini, D.H., Neziroglu F. (in print, 2023). Case study: A child with obsessive compulsive disorder and cognitive behavioural therapy In Martin, Patel, & Preedy, Handbook of lifespan cognitive behavioral therapy (Manuscript 40). San Diego, California: Elsevier.
     

  • Borda, T., Gardini, D.H., Neziroglu, F. (2018). Comorbid hoarding and obsessive compulsive
    disorder manifested during early childhood. Clinical Case Studies, 17(4), 207-219. doi:10.1117/1534650118782652

Education

  • Doctor of Psychology, School Psychology. Nova Southeastern University. 

    • ​Full Accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA)

    • Dissertation:  Mindfulness in Schools: Effects on Student Outcomes.

  • Master of Science, Psychology. Nova Southeastern University.

  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology. SUNY Oneonta.

Ready to connect?

Reach out to schedule a free 15-min phone consult!

drdanielle@mindfulivingdoc.com

516-418-7321 

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