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Jocelyn Pettenato

Jocelyn Pettenato

LCSW

Connecticut

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 090024; LCSW, Connecticut / 14023
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Connecticut

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    • Motivational focus
    • Collaborative style
    • Practical skills

    About Jocelyn

    Jocelyn Pettenato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to trauma and abuse. She also supports clients dealing with sleep problems, addictions, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar challenges, and ADHD. Jocelyn works from a practical, collaborative stance and focuses on what will help in day-to-day life.

    She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions typically start with understanding what matters most to the client and building a straightforward plan. Jocelyn emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and helps people identify small, doable steps toward their goals.

    Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical social work. Jocelyn brings ten years of clinical experience in a range of settings across New York and Connecticut. Her training includes several evidence-based approaches and trauma-focused methods used to tailor care to each person’s needs.

    In conversations she focuses on practical skills, emotional awareness, and improving how people cope with change. She often blends skills training with reflective conversation to help clients notice patterns and try new behaviors. The goal is steady progress that fits into everyday life.

    People seeking help can expect clear explanations, collaborative planning, and attention to both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.

  2. How these approaches guide online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation in a low-pressure way. It is useful for decisions around addiction, behavior change, and moving through ambivalence. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy concentrates on listening, empathy, and supporting the client’s own problem-solving and self-understanding; it’s a foundation for building trust and exploring relationship or self-esteem issues.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what feels helpful, making the process collaborative rather than prescriptive.

    Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people appreciate not needing to commute, while others like the chance to meet from a familiar room at work or home. Licensed professionals can adapt tools from Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and Client-Centered Therapy to work well in remote sessions, focusing on clear goals, practical strategies, and steady progress.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    New York, Connecticut

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does she help with?

    She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy problems, sleep issues, addictions, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career change, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her approach is collaborative and client-centered. She focuses on building a respectful relationship, practical steps, and identifying small changes that fit daily life.

    What is her clinical background and experience?

    She has ten years of clinical experience and holds a master’s degree in clinical social work along with an undergraduate degree in psychology.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with credentials noted in New York and Connecticut, and she practices from Connecticut.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people from other countries work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are fees and payment handled?

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

    What steps should I take to begin therapy?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s 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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