Cassondra DeLuce Jankowski, LCSW

Cassondra DeLuce Jankowski is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and their families in New York. She earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of South Carolina in 2018 and holds a bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a minor in Children and Families from Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Cassondra has cultivated focused expertise in the treatment of eating disorders, delivering Emotion-Focused Family Therapy and Family-Based Therapy in both higher levels of care and outpatient settings. Her clinical practice also includes interventions for obsessive-compulsive behaviors, body image concerns, crisis management, self-harm behaviors, anxiety, depression, behavioral regulation difficulties, and trauma.

She integrates a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to the needs of each person and family, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive processing therapy. Cassondra meets clients where they are, creating an empathetic, open environment designed to help individuals and families build practical skills, navigate challenges, and pursue meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Cassondra commonly uses family-based approaches and cognitive behavioral strategies to guide online work. Family-Based Therapy involves caregivers directly in treatment to support recovery from eating disorders and related concerns, helping families develop practical routines and healthier patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address body image or eating-related difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to help clients manage intense feelings and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cassondra collaborates with each person and family to determine which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress unfolds. As a licensed professional she works with clients to develop a tailored path forward.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or another convenient setting while maintaining momentum toward treatment goals.