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- Addictions
- Couples work
- CBT and Gottman
About Deborah
LCSW in New York and Connecticut with 16 years of experience, Deborah Petry helps people address addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting concerns. She works with individuals and couples using practical, interactive methods and clear goals. Sessions focus on improving communication, addressing substance use, and resolving conflicts that affect daily life.
Deborah uses a person-centered approach that centers the client's priorities. She combines that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Her work with couples includes the Gottman Method tools and exercises to improve connection and reduce destructive cycles.
She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and notice progress quickly. In sessions the therapist talks through specific skills, practices, and small experiments clients can try between meetings. Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented.
Deborah has sixteen years of clinical experience supporting people through addiction, mood and personality challenges, and relationship crises such as infidelity and separation. She pays attention to family of origin issues and patterns of codependency that often show up in adult relationships.
Clients can expect clear explanations of methods and steps to try outside sessions. She encourages practical work on communication, commitment issues, and co-occurring problems like substance use and mood symptoms. The aim is steady, measurable change rather than vague promises.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and perspectives. Sessions are built around what matters to the client and adjust pace to match readiness for change. This approach helps with relationship and parenting concerns by keeping conversations practical and client-led.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It breaks problems into specific patterns and uses exercises to change unhelpful behavior. CBT is often used for mood disorders, addiction-related thinking, and communication habits.
The Gottman Method gives couples concrete exercises and communication tools. These practices aim to reduce escalations and rebuild trust after breaches like infidelity or separation issues.
Finding the most useful approach is part of the work. Deborah will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match goals, needs, and preferences. She integrates motivational interviewing when people are unsure about change, and may add solution-focused steps for quick progress.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins on difficult days, and reduce travel time. Many people use remote sessions to practice communication skills in real time and follow up with brief tasks between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
Deborah works with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting. Her additional focus includes communication problems, infidelity, domestic violence, mood and personality disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered style that stays focused on the client's goals. She pairs that with practical methods like CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has sixteen years of experience working with individuals and couples on relationship and addiction issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and Connecticut and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer and how much do they cost?
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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