- Addictions support
- Relationship focus
- Parenting guidance
About Deborah
Deborah Petry is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience helping people navigate addictions, relationship struggles, intimacy concerns, and parenting stress. She practices in Connecticut and offers a calm, collaborative approach aimed at clarifying goals and building practical skills. Deborah centers sessions on each person's pace and priorities.
She uses a person-centered style that starts with listening closely to what matters to the client. From there she blends techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help shift unhelpful thinking and from motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. For couples work she uses the Gottman Method to teach concrete exercises and communication tools.
Deborah often focuses on patterns that come from family of origin, codependency, and communication problems. She also addresses co-morbidity, mood and personality concerns, substance use and recovery, infidelity, and issues around divorce or separation. Sessions include straightforward goal setting and skill practice tailored to everyday life.
Clients can expect a practical, down-to-earth conversation that balances empathy with clear steps forward. Deborah aims to help people identify small changes that produce meaningful results over time.
To begin, she asks people to choose a Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on her availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic methods and online care
Deborah combines person-centered work with structured techniques to help people make change. Client-Centered Therapy means she focuses first on understanding each person's perspective and priorities, then follows their lead to set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical exercises to identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way of progress. The Gottman Method provides clear communication tools and specific exercises often used in couples work to improve how partners connect and solve problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will collaborate with clients to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask which session formats are currently offered when you schedule. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare, or travel, and it can reduce commute time. It also allows quick check-ins, screen-sharing for worksheets, or focused sessions that emphasize skill practice and homework between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people facing addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting stress, plus related problems such as codependency, infidelity, and communication difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening, clarifying goals, and practicing skills that fit everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples on a range of relationship and addiction-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Connecticut under NY LCSW and CT LCSW licensure details.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.