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Diane Spear

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

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Available both in-person and online
80 University Place Suite 2i New York, NY 10003
Burdening friends with your troubles drains your friends and leaves your problems intact. Why? Because as well-meaning as your friends may be, they aren't qualified to deal with your underlying issues! Since 1995, I’ve been helping people enjoy their lives. Through a warm and caring connection, we’ll explore issues that interfere with satisfaction in love, work, and play. So, if you're dealing with a difficult boss or the challenges of parenting, trying to start a relationship or moving on after a breakup, mourning a loss or experiencing a creative block, call me for reality-based therapy to help you find the joy in everyday life.
I provide individual, marriage and couples, and parenting counseling; anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance misuse treatment; job & career support. My interactive, reality-based approach fosters a trusting relationship to uncover and understand the positive and negative factors from your past that shape your present, so you can make a satisfying life.
My style incorporates active and compassionate listening, collaborative exploration, and a ready sense of humor. We'll work together to make your life more satisfying, whether in person at my Union Square/Greenwich Village NYC office, or by phone or video elsewhere. I'm a nationally published relationship author.
Call or Diane Spear now for a free 15 minute consultation - (888) 991-7662

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

80 University Place

Suite 2i

New York, NY 10003 map

(888) 991-7662
My website
I am accepting new clients for in-person sessions, as well as for tele-therapy through video & phone.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Diane Spear, LCSW-R, Manhattan therapist helping people find the joy in everyday life!
Diane Spear
Let's Connect (888) 991-7662
Photo of Diane Spear, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

80 University Place

Suite 2i

New York, NY 10003 map

(888) 991-7662
My website
I am accepting new clients for in-person sessions, as well as for tele-therapy through video & phone.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Diane Spear, LCSW-R, Manhattan therapist helping people find the joy in everyday life!
Diane Spear

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Out of Network
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I see a certain number of patients in-network with Aetna insurance through Headway. Many other patients use out-of-network benefits with other insurance companies or pay out of pocket. Sliding scale for some patients. Upon request I provide a monthly superbill for out-of-network patients.
Photo of Diane Spear, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Diane Spear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (888) 991-7662
"
I see a certain number of patients in-network with Aetna insurance through Headway. Many other patients use out-of-network benefits with other insurance companies or pay out of pocket. Sliding scale for some patients. Upon request I provide a monthly superbill for out-of-network patients.
Photo of Diane Spear, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Diane Spear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (888) 991-7662

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / R051475 Diane Spear
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 31 years
  • Attended New York University School of Social Work, Graduated 1995
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Diane Spear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (888) 991-7662
Photo of Diane Spear, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Diane Spear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (888) 991-7662

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Diane Spear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Do these issues align with your needs? or (888) 991-7662
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Diane Spear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Do these issues align with your needs? or (888) 991-7662

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Eclectic
  • Family / Marital
  • Interactive, Insight-oriented
  • Psychodynamic
  • Reality-based
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I tailor my therapy methods to your needs, and we explore your past to understand the problems that keep you from fully enjoying your life today. That's what's known as psychodynamic therapy, and we also look at the thoughts that get in the way your enjoyment. The point is to understand yourself, to face your issues with courage, and learn to understand and solve your problems.
Photo of Diane Spear, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Diane Spear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (888) 991-7662
"
I tailor my therapy methods to your needs, and we explore your past to understand the problems that keep you from fully enjoying your life today. That's what's known as psychodynamic therapy, and we also look at the thoughts that get in the way your enjoyment. The point is to understand yourself, to face your issues with courage, and learn to understand and solve your problems.
Photo of Diane Spear, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Diane Spear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (888) 991-7662

Location

Primary Location

80 University Place

Suite 2i

New York, NY 10003

(888) 991-7662
"
I am accepting new clients for in-person sessions, as well as for tele-therapy through video & phone.
Photo of Diane Spear, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Diane Spear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call for a free consultation now - (888) 991-7662
"
I am accepting new clients for in-person sessions, as well as for tele-therapy through video & phone.
Photo of Diane Spear, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Diane Spear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call for a free consultation now - (888) 991-7662