Danielle Zauderer, LCSW, PMH-C

You don't have to do this alone. Therapy with me is a safe space where you can slow down, feel supported, and begin to move toward the life you want to be living.

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Why Danielle Zauderer, LCSW, PMH-C chose to be in the helping profession

My path to the helping profession began through my own experiences with a trusted therapist and the meaningful impact that relationship had on my life. Those experiences gave me a deep appreciation for what it means to feel truly seen, understood, and supported during difficult moments. They also shaped my desire to offer that same sense of care and connection to others as they navigate their own challenges. From early on, I have always been drawn to people, relationships, and the importance of creating space where someone feels safe enough to be honest about what they are carrying.

I see it as a true privilege to sit alongside someone as they work through painful, complicated, and deeply meaningful parts of their life. I value empathy, understanding, and genuine human connection, and I believe healing often begins with feeling heard without judgment. My goal is to support people not only through their struggles, but also in recognizing their resilience, strengths, and capacity for growth. Even in moments that feel overwhelming or uncertain, I believe there is room for self-discovery, healing, and meaningful change when someone feels supported and understood.

Danielle Zauderer, LCSW, PMH-C's approach

I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable exploring your inner world openly and honestly. Therapy is not about rushing toward quick fixes, but about building insight, understanding patterns, and creating meaningful, lasting change that feels authentic to you. I believe the therapeutic relationship itself is an important part of the healing process, and I work collaboratively with each person at a pace that feels supportive and manageable. Together, we focus not only on symptom relief, but also on deeper understanding, personal growth, and helping you feel more connected to yourself and your life.

I am EMDR trained and use an integrative, collaborative approach rooted in psychodynamic and relational therapy. My work is shaped not only by clinical training and expertise, but also by lived experience, which allows me to approach this work with both compassion and understanding. In our work together, we will explore how your past and present experiences may be impacting you, while also identifying and building on the strengths you already carry within yourself. My hope is to help you move toward the life you envision with greater clarity, resilience, and self-awareness, while feeling supported every step of the way.

What you can expect from sessions with Danielle Zauderer, LCSW, PMH-C

In our sessions, you can expect a supportive, respectful, and collaborative environment where you feel safe being fully yourself. I will meet you where you are, listen deeply, and work alongside you to better understand your experiences, challenges, and the patterns that may be shaping your life. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you do not have to hide parts of yourself or carry things alone. My goal is to create an environment where you feel heard, understood, and supported as we move through the work together at a pace that feels right for you.

Our sessions may involve exploring recurring patterns, processing difficult emotions, developing coping strategies, and building deeper insight into yourself and your relationships. At times, we may focus on present struggles and practical tools, while other moments may involve reflecting on past experiences and how they continue to impact you today. I want therapy to feel both grounding and meaningful, helping you leave sessions with a greater sense of clarity, self-understanding, and confidence in navigating your life. Above all, I hope this work allows you to feel more connected to your authentic self and more supported in becoming the person you want to be.

Danielle Zauderer, LCSW, PMH-C's experience working with the Jewish community

Judaism is an important and meaningful part of my life, and it naturally informs the way I approach my work as a therapist. I have extensive experience working with individuals within the Jewish community and understand how deeply cultural, religious, and familial values can shape a person’s identity, relationships, and life experiences. I recognize that these parts of someone’s life are often layered and complex, carrying both deep meaning and, at times, unique challenges. My goal is to create a space where these experiences can be explored openly, thoughtfully, and without judgment.

I approach this work with sensitivity, respect, and an appreciation for the nuances of community dynamics, traditions, and expectations. Whether someone is navigating questions around religious identity, family relationships, personal values, or major life transitions, I strive to provide care that feels culturally attuned and aligned with their lived experience. I understand the importance of working within the context of a person’s background and beliefs, rather than separating them from the therapeutic process. Above all, I want clients to feel understood not only as individuals, but also within the larger cultural and communal systems that have shaped them.

Danielle Zauderer, LCSW, PMH-C's Book Recommendation Zone

• Getting The Love You Want: A Guide For Couples By Harville Hendrix, PhD
  This book helps you understand why you and your partner get stuck in certain patterns, and how those patterns often come from earlier life experiences, not just what’s happening in the present. It offers practical tools and structured exercises to help you communicate in a way that feels safer, less reactive, and more connected.
• Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents by Lindsay C Gibson, PhD
  This book can help you make sense of what it was like to grow up with a parent who may have struggled to respond to you in a consistent, emotionally attuned way. It puts language to experiences that can otherwise feel confusing or hard to explain, like feeling unseen, overly responsible, or emotionally alone, even within a family. It also focuses on what you can do now. It offers practical ways to set boundaries, manage expectations, and relate to your parents (and others) in a way that protects your emotional well-being. Many people find it both validating and clarifying. It helps connect the past to how you’re feeling and relating in the present, without placing blame where it doesn’t actually help you move forward.
• Connected Parenting by Jennifer Kolari, MSW, RSW
  This book focuses on understanding what’s underneath your child’s behavior, rather than just reacting to it. It introduces practical tools, especially around staying regulated yourself, so you can respond in a way that helps your child feel safe, understood and more able to cooperate. It’s about building a relationship where your child feels connected to you, which naturally supports better behavior over time. Many parents find it helpful in reducing power struggles and creating a more steady, respectful dynamic at home.

Approaches

• Attachment-based
• EMDR
• Postpartum Recovery
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Supervision Services

Concerns

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Infertility
• Prenatal, perinatal, & postpartum mental health
• Relationships

10 years in practice

Licenses

• LCSW by NY 2021. License number 090263
• LICSW by MA 2023. License number 126128

Degrees

• MSW by Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College 2016

Certificates

• PMH-C by Postpartum Support International 2023

Trainings

• Foundational EMDR Training by The Touchstone Institute 2024
• Mental Health Professional Training: Infertility by American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2023
• Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy by Postpartum Support International 2023
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Beck Institute 2020
• Narrative Exposure Therapy by Dr Thomas Demaria, PhD 2018
• Cognitive Processing Therapy by Dr Thomas Demaria, PhD 2018

Average costs per session

$150 - $200

Payment Methods

• Insurance
• Sliding Scale
• Free consultation
• Credit Card

Insurances

• Aetna
• Northwell Direct