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Deborah Petry

Compassionate therapist guiding practical change

LCSW Connecticut

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Deborah

Deborah Petry, LCSW, brings 16 years of clinical experience to work with individuals and couples facing addictions, relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

She concentrates on helping clients untangle patterns such as codependency, communication problems, commitment difficulties, and the effects of family of origin or past infidelity, while also addressing mood and personality disorders and co-occurring substance concerns. Her practice emphasizes practical strategies to manage drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence aftermath, divorce and separation impacts, and broader family problems.

Deborah takes a person-centered stance, shaping treatment around each client's goals and pace. She blends evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method for couples, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to identify concrete skills and behavioral changes.

Her couples work draws on Gottman training, using structured exercises and roadmaps to strengthen communication and repair trust. Deborah invites collaborative goal-setting and skill building so clients can explore growth, make sustainable changes, and move toward greater satisfaction in relationships and daily life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Deborah integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method into online work in ways that focus on skills and structured practice. CBT is used to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete coping strategies for mood, addiction, and relationship-related challenges. The Gottman Method brings practical exercises and communication tools that couples can practice together between sessions to build trust and repair patterns.

Choosing the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to clarify goals, assess what methods fit best, and adapt techniques over time so interventions match changing needs and preferences. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions whether the focus is on individual behavior change or couple-based exercises.

Online formats offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These choices make it possible to continue steady work on skills, complete between-session exercises, and maintain momentum while accommodating scheduling and geographic constraints. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver consistent, goal-focused care that integrates practical tools from CBT and the Gottman Method.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does she commonly address?
She works with issues such as addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting struggles, and related concerns including codependency, communication problems, and infidelity.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is person-centered and collaborative, combining practical skills work with supportive exploration to help clients set and meet their goals at a comfortable pace.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with individuals and couples on relationship, addiction, and co-occurring concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed as an LCSW with NY LCSW 079052 and CT LCSW 13463 and practices out of Connecticut.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

New York, Connecticut

Languages

English