- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Debra
Debra Sarno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, and mood disorders. Her practice also notes blended family issues among areas she focuses on.
She trained at Columbia University School of Social Work and completed programs with the New York Milton H. Erickson Society for Psychotherapy and Hypnosis. Her background includes work in clinics, hospitals, and schools which informs how she supports people facing life changes and caregiving strain.
Sessions aim to identify immediate problems and practical next steps. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice thinking patterns that affect mood and behavior, and to try small, concrete shifts.
Mindfulness methods are offered to help people build awareness of stress and physical reactions. Solution-Focused Therapy is used when clients want shorter-term goal work and clear strategies they can try between meetings. Hypnotherapy is part of her training and is integrated where appropriate.
People seeking help with stepfamily transitions, co-parenting stress, or loyalty conflicts often want clear guidance and manageable tools. Debra emphasizes workable steps, steady feedback, and practical coping skills rather than lengthy theory. To begin, follow the site's process to match and schedule an initial session.
How Debra uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. This approach helps clarify priorities and make decisions about next steps, and it can be useful when adjusting to a new household or changing parenting roles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks issues into manageable parts and uses short experiments to test different responses, which can help with anxiety, mood changes, and relationship communication.
Mindfulness Therapy trains simple awareness skills for stress and strong emotions. Practices are brief and practical, aimed at reducing reactivity and improving tolerance for ongoing demands like caregiving or blended-family tensions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose or combine methods based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaboration can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use online work to focus on practical skills, scheduling plans to address co-parenting, role changes, or stress management.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, mood disorders, trauma, and other listed areas such as blended family issues and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Client-Centered listening with practical methods such as CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to identify concrete next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience, including work in clinics, hospitals, and schools.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients based under her New York licensure.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.