Nancy Orlopp

Nancy Orlopp is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing hard life changes. She works with people dealing with relationships, grief, trauma, mood shifts, and questions about identity. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at practical steps you can use between sessions.

She brings eight years of experience in mental health work in New York. Nancy centers each person’s story rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. She listens for what matters most and helps prioritize small, doable changes that reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Nancy uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. That can mean focusing on emotions and attachment, working on communication skills, or using short-term goal work to get unstuck. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns that repeat over time.

Her practice includes support for LGBTQ people and neurodivergent adults, along with work around parenting strain, sleep disruption, compassion fatigue, and career shifts. Divorce and separation are listed among areas she addresses, with attention to the practical and emotional parts of that transition.

She describes her work as collaborative and respectful of personal values. Clients who prioritize clear steps and emotional insight may find her approach useful. To begin, she asks people to reflect on goals and picks methods that fit those priorities.

Approach choices for online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person from their point of view. It helps people build confidence, clarify values, and make decisions that fit their life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for handling strong emotions, improving relationships, and reducing overwhelming reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotional patterns in relationships and is useful when people want to improve connection and express needs more clearly.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasize emotion work, skills training, or insight into patterns that repeat over time.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find virtual sessions help maintain momentum between appointments while keeping therapy practical and focused on daily life.