Nancy Orlopp, LCSW

Nancy Orlopp is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She focuses on helping adults manage relationship strain, grief, trauma, mood changes, and life transitions. Her work often centers on improving communication, building self-esteem, and addressing sexual and intimacy concerns. With eight years of clinical experience, Nancy blends several therapy styles to match each person’s needs. She uses client-centered methods to prioritize what matters to the individual. She also draws on emotion-focused and psychodynamic approaches to help people understand patterns that affect relationships and emotional life. Nancy has experience supporting people in the LGBTQ+ community and those who are neurodivergent. She also pays attention to aging and geriatric issues and to parenting and career stressors. The practice aims to meet people where they are, whether they are coping with compassion fatigue, ADHD, sleep struggles, or the aftermath of separation. In sessions she helps people talk through painful memories, improve day-to-day coping, and practice new ways of relating. Techniques may include skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions and Gottman-informed work for relationship communication. Her stated approach includes respect for clients’ cultural and personal values, and she notes that a Christian perspective can inform her work when relevant. Prospective clients who want to discuss specific needs can confirm session options and scheduling before they book.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist reflects concerns, validates feelings, and helps clients identify their own goals and solutions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people name and shift emotional responses. It is often used for intimacy problems, grief, and times when new ways of relating are needed. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches clear skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for mood swings, strong reactivity, and learning steady ways to cope day to day. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, try different methods, and adjust care based on what helps. Clients and the therapist work together to pick strategies that fit personal needs and values. For online work, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support continuity of care when life changes make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals aim to adapt exercises and skills practice so people can use them in everyday life.