Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Deborah Schnitzer , LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 083171
- NPI
- 1609838622
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Deborah supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment-based methods
- CBT and DBT skills
- Practical coping tools
About Deborah
Deborah Schnitzer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship stress, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, and changes in life and work. Deborah also addresses issues such as intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, and career questions.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses tools from several therapy frameworks to help people learn new skills and manage difficult feelings. Sessions focus on teaching methods you can use between meetings, not on quick fixes.
Deborah emphasizes respect, honesty, and a nonjudgmental attitude. She views clients as the experts on their own lives and partners with them to set realistic goals. The therapist draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and on cognitive-behavioral techniques to address thinking and behavior that get in the way.
She also incorporates elements from emotionally-focused work and dialectical behavior approaches when they fit the person’s needs. That mix helps address emotional pain, patterns from family of origin, and skills for managing stress and strong emotions. Deborah has taught at graduate and undergraduate levels, which informs her clear teaching style in sessions.
People who come to Deborah can expect practical strategies, direct feedback, and a focus on skills that apply to daily life. She accepts English-speaking and international clients and brings two decades of experience to common life and relationship challenges.
BHow sessions work
How Deborah's therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. It can help people understand repeated conflicts and shift how they respond in intimate relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and behaviors interact. It teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and to build coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Deborah will talk with clients about their goals, past experiences, and current needs to find the best fit. She adjusts methods over time as symptoms or life circumstances change. Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use video or phone in ways that suit their day-to-day routines. Licensed professionals and therapists often find that these practical advantages help keep momentum between sessions and make it easier to practice new skills in real life.CAreas of focus
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with relationship strain, parenting problems, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused. She teaches tools from several approaches and gives direct feedback so clients can use strategies between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in clinical settings and has also taught at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any scheduling and regional requirements when you proceed.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers