- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Parenting support
About Deborah
Deborah Petry is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 16 years of experience based in Connecticut. She works with adults on addictions, relationship concerns, intimacy issues, and parenting. She also addresses family of origin issues and related patterns that affect current relationships and mood.
Deborah works in a person-centered way. She helps people clarify goals and looks at practical steps to reach them. Sessions focus on skills, communication, and concrete exercises rather than abstract theory.
Her approach blends techniques from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. She also uses elements of the Gottman Method with couples and motivational interviewing for change-oriented work. Those methods are used to build clearer communication and to break unhelpful cycles.
When working with couples, Deborah uses structured tools and exercises drawn from the Gottman Method to improve communication and address issues like infidelity and addiction recovery. She emphasizes specific practices couples can try between sessions.
People who bring concerns about family patterns are asked to look at how early roles and expectations still show up today. Conversations tend to be practical and goal focused, with attention to small changes that add up over time.
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes understanding each person’s perspective and working at a pace that feels manageable. This approach helps when someone wants a respectful, collaborative conversation about old family patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together. It uses exercises and small experiments to test unhelpful thinking and build new skills. CBT is often used for mood issues, anxiety, and patterns that come from family of origin dynamics.
Finding the right fit is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs, then suggest which methods to try first. Clients and therapist can adjust the plan as progress and priorities become clearer.
Confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists will recommend formats and scheduling that align with your goals and daily routines.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and parenting. Additional focus areas include family of origin issues, communication problems, infidelity, mood and personality concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centered and goal focused. She combines practical skills, communication exercises, and collaborative goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience supporting adults with relationship and addiction-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York and Connecticut. Her practice is based in Connecticut.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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