- 30 years experience
- Focus on work wellbeing
- Client-centered care
About Debra
Debra Sarno is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. She brings 30 years of experience to sessions and focuses on work and wellbeing alongside everyday life concerns. Debra aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, relationship and workplace issues.
She trained at Columbia University School of Social Work and has a background with hospital, clinic, and school settings. That variety informs how she tailors support to different life situations. Debra combines practical skills with attention to each person's values and goals.
Her approach emphasizes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Those methods are used to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and learn calmer ways of responding. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy and hypnotherapy when they fit a person's needs.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Debra works with clients to set clear, manageable steps for change. She frames goals around what matters in work, family life, and personal well-being.
People often come for help with mood and anxiety concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, caregiver and blended family stress, chronic illness, and career questions. Debra also supports those coping with bereavement, midlife transition, and relationship problems. Her style is practical, steady, and attentive to each person's pace.
Approaches that translate to online work and wellbeing
Debra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or workplace stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and improve focus during busy workdays or life transitions.She also works with Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on small, practical steps and measurable goals. That approach helps people make quick, visible changes when dealing with career decisions, relationship communication, or caregiving strain.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Debra will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines and then recommend methods that fit. That collaborative process aims to match techniques to the person's needs rather than forcing a single style.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with Debra about timing and session length so therapy can fit practical constraints at work and home.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Debra help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and workplace issues, mood disorders, trauma and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Debra uses client-centered methods combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to set practical goals and build new habits.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of clinical experience across clinics, hospitals, and schools which informs her approach.
Where is she licensed and located?
Debra is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.