Anxiety & Panic
Persistent worry, perfectionism, social fears, panic, or avoidance that interferes with school, work, relationships, sleep, or independence.
Evidence-based psychotherapy • Telehealth throughout New York
Specialized care for anxiety, OCD, trauma, and life transitions.
Danielle Citera, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist helping adolescents and adults reduce avoidance, build confidence, and make meaningful changes through practical, evidence-based treatment.
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Danielle Citera, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Warm • Collaborative • Active • Skills-based
When therapy can help
You may know what is getting in the way—and still feel stuck changing it.
Treatment is designed to move beyond insight alone, helping clients practice new responses and build confidence in everyday life.
OCD
Intrusive thoughts, compulsions, checking, rituals, reassurance seeking, or avoidance that make life feel increasingly restricted.
Trauma & Stress
Trauma symptoms, difficult experiences, relationship or family stress, major transitions, and difficulty regulating intense emotions.
About Dr. Citera
Warm and approachable. Active and goal-oriented.
Dr. Danielle Citera is a New York–licensed clinical psychologist with focused experience treating anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, mood concerns, and complex emotional difficulties. She works primarily with adolescents and adults, with particular expertise in teens and emerging adults.
Her style is collaborative and compassionate while remaining practical and active. Together, clients develop a clear understanding of what is keeping a problem going, identify meaningful goals, and practice evidence-based strategies that translate beyond the therapy session.
Dr. Citera earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her PhD in Child/Adolescent Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University. Her clinical training and experience have included Stony Brook, Zucker Hillside Hospital, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue.
Education & clinical experience
Rigorous training. Evidence-based care.
University of PennsylvaniaUndergraduate Education
St. John’s UniversityPhD, Child/Adolescent Clinical Psychology
Stony BrookClinical Experience
Zucker Hillside HospitalClinical Training
NYC Health + Hospitals / BellevueClinical Training
Areas of focus
Specialized treatment for concerns that can make life feel smaller.
Dr. Citera has particular expertise in anxiety, OCD, and trauma, while also helping clients navigate related mood concerns, transitions, and family challenges.
Anxiety
Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, perfectionism, panic, worry, and avoidance that interfere with daily functioning.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Evidence-based treatment for intrusive thoughts, compulsions, rituals, reassurance seeking, checking, and avoidance.
Trauma & PTSD
Structured, trauma-informed treatment aimed at reducing distress, avoidance, and trauma-related beliefs.
Depression & Mood
Support for low mood, withdrawal, hopelessness, loss of motivation, and reconnecting with meaningful activities.
Life Transitions
College, independence, relationships, identity development, family changes, and the pressures of emerging adulthood.
Parent & Family Support
Guidance for families navigating anxiety, OCD, emotional dysregulation, conflict, and supporting a struggling child.
Treatment approach
Evidence-based methods, thoughtfully tailored to each client.
Dr. Citera draws from well-supported behavioral and cognitive therapies. Treatment is individualized to the client’s needs, goals, developmental stage, and circumstances.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients understand patterns among thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and develop more effective responses.
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ERP
Exposure and Response Prevention is an evidence-based treatment for OCD that helps clients face feared experiences while reducing compulsive responses.
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DBT-Informed Skills
Skills drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy can strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
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CPT & Trauma-Focused Care
Structured trauma-focused approaches can help clients process difficult experiences and reduce trauma-related beliefs and avoidance.
What to expect
Clear goals. Practical tools. Therapy that moves beyond the session.
Initial sessions focus on understanding what is happening, what matters most to you, and what may be maintaining the problem. From there, treatment goals and a plan are developed collaboratively, with an emphasis on applying new skills in everyday life.
Fees & payment
Private, individualized care.
Sessions are offered via secure telehealth to clients located in New York.
Starting therapy
A brief consultation is the best first step to discuss what you are looking for, current availability, fees, and whether Dr. Citera’s practice may be a good fit.
Payment and insurance arrangements can vary. Current options will be confirmed with you before beginning treatment.
Schedule a ConsultationFrequently asked questions
What clients and families often want to know before starting.
Who do you work with?
Dr. Citera works with adolescents and adults, with particular expertise in teens and emerging adults. Family involvement may be incorporated when clinically appropriate.
Are sessions in person or virtual?
Sessions are currently offered via secure telehealth to clients located in New York.
Do you treat OCD?
Yes. Dr. Citera has training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), an evidence-based treatment for OCD.
Do you accept insurance?
Payment and insurance arrangements can vary as the practice develops. Please inquire during your consultation for the most current information about fees and payment options.
What happens in the first session?
The first appointment focuses on understanding your current concerns, relevant history, goals, and what you hope will be different. Dr. Citera will work with you to determine appropriate treatment recommendations and next steps.
What if I am not sure whether therapy is the right fit?
A free 15-minute consultation offers an opportunity to briefly discuss what you are looking for and whether Dr. Citera’s specialties and approach may be a good match.
Take the next step
Find out whether we’re a good fit.
Schedule a brief consultation to discuss what you are looking for, current availability, and next steps.