Cassondra DeLuce Jankowski , LCSW

Cassondra DeLuce Jankowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings seven years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. She holds a Master of Social Work from The University of South Carolina (2018) and a bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a minor in Children and Families from Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI. Cassondra developed much of her clinical skill working in hospital settings and continues to draw on that experience in higher level of care and outpatient environments.

Cassondra has focused training in eating disorders and delivers both Emotion-Focused Family Therapy and Family-Based Therapy alongside individual treatments. She also works with young people facing OCD, body image concerns, crisis situations, self-harm behaviors, anxiety, depression, difficulties with behavioral regulation, and trauma. Her practice integrates evidence-based techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive processing therapy, tailoring those methods to each person and family.

Cassondra aims to create an empathetic, open environment where families and individuals are met where they are and supported in building practical skills, improving communication, and navigating recovery and life transitions.

Evidence-Based Methods Adapted for Online Care

Cassondra uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and eating-related challenges and focuses on practical skill building. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy, which teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. In family-focused work she applies Family-Based Therapy and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy to engage caregivers and young people together, addressing patterns around eating issues, attachment, and communication to support recovery and healthier family interactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cassondra works with each person and family to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time so the treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to involve family members when helpful. These options offer flexibility in how and when people connect with licensed professionals, supporting consistent care across life transitions and different settings.