Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 37 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 8 more.
Deirdre Wendel
(she/her)
I’m a therapist who believes healing begins when you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. I offer a calm and nurturing space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without pressure or judgment. I work with adults and couples who are coping with medical conditions, health-related stress, or major changes in their lives. My approach is warm, collaborative, and centered on helping you gain clarity, build confidence, and move through challenges with more ease. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what they need. Together, we slow things down, explore what’s getting in the way, and create new ways of understanding and caring for yourself. My goal is for you to feel supported and empowered as you build a life that feels more balanced and aligned.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. There’s no expectation to have everything figured out. We’ll talk about what’s been going on for you, what you hope to work toward, and any questions you may have about the therapy process. My intention is to help you feel comfortable, informed, and confident that you’re in a space where your voice truly matters.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring a calm, compassionate presence and a deep commitment to creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. I value collaboration, and together we’ll identify goals and explore practical tools that support meaningful, lasting change.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Other specialties
Chronic Illness
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Grief
Health/Medical Issues
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Older Adults
Self Esteem
I identify as
Woman
Licensed in
New York
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $130 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression. Over the years, I’ve worked with individuals navigating medical challenges, adjustment difficulties, and relationship stress.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I use mindfulness-based approaches to support clients adjusting to medical diagnoses, or health anxiety. Mindfulness helps reduce stress and physical tension while improving emotional coping.
2 ratings with written reviews
June 12, 2026
Deirdre is patient, kind, wise, thoughtful and motivating.
Verified client, age 45-54
March 10, 2026
Great listener, took notes (I admire that), was very attentive & genuinely concerned. Asked intriguing questions.