Maryclare DeMenna

Hi, I'm Maryclare, a psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three years of post-master's experience in community mental health. I earned my MSW from NYU, where I developed a strong foundation in clinical assessment, evidence-based treatment, and trauma-informed care. I'm interested in getting to know you and your history, not just the difficulties that brought you to therapy, but the full context of your life: your relationships, your values, the moments that shaped you, and the resilience you've already shown.

I draw primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based tools to help you notice unhelpful thought patterns and build healthier coping strategies. Rather than fitting you into a rigid framework, I tailor my approach to you: collaborative, strength-based, and grounded in your unique experience. I bring clinical knowledge and outside perspective, but I also believe therapy doesn't have to feel heavy all the time. Levity, warmth, and genuine connection can coexist with real growth.

In our first session, we'll talk through what's bringing you to therapy and the bigger picture of what's been going on in your life. I'll ask questions to understand your history and current challenges, and you'll get a feel for how I work and a chance to ask your own questions. By the end, we'll usually have a sense of initial goals, though these can shift and evolve as we go deeper into the work.