Deborah Petry

LCSW

Connecticut

Experienced LCSW focused on motivation and change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, New York / 079052; LCSW, Connecticut / 13463

NPI

1497856108

Experience

16 years

Languages

English

Location

Connecticut

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Addictions support
   • Couples work
   • Goal focused

   About Deborah

   Deborah Petry, LCSW, helps people dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting stress. She works with individuals and couples to clarify goals and find practical ways forward. Deborah offers a collaborative, person-centered style that meets people where they are in their lives.

   She uses conversations that focus on the client's priorities and pace. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable steps and tools that can be tried between meetings. That might include communication skills, problem-solving tactics, or goal-focused exercises tied to daily life.

   Deborah combines a few approaches in her work. Motivational Interviewing is used to support readiness for change. Client-Centered Therapy shapes a respectful, listening-based stance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice patterns and try different behaviors to improve mood or relationships.

   For couples, she uses elements from the Gottman Method to introduce concrete exercises and structured conversations. She has completed levels 1 through 3 of the Gottman Method and additional training related to affairs, trauma, and addiction recovery within couples work.

   Deborah has sixteen years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker. She practices in Connecticut and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin can use the site Start Therapy process and schedule based on availability.

2. How Deborah’s Approaches Fit Online

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or improving relationship habits.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and respected. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps them clarify what matters most in their life and relationships.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It offers practical exercises and experiments to try between sessions for mood, anxiety, and relationship patterns.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change.
   
   The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in conversation, homework tasks, and skills practice whether sessions are remote or in person.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   AddictionsRelationship issues

   Also works with

   Intimacy-related issuesParenting issues

   Additional focus areas

   Co-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsInfidelityMood disordersPersonality disorders

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   16+ years

   Listed in

   New York, Connecticut

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Deborah address?

   She supports people facing addictions, relationship or intimacy issues, and parenting strain. Additional focuses include communication problems, codependency, infidelity, mood and personality concerns.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her approach is collaborative and person-centered. She listens first, helps set goals, and works at a pace that fits each person.

   What experience does she bring to therapy?

   She has sixteen years of experience as a clinician. That background includes individual and couples work and specific training in couples-related topics.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She is a licensed clinical social worker with NY LCSW and CT LCSW credentials and practices in Connecticut.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I start working with Deborah?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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