Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 028988
- NPI
- 1194878496
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Debra 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.
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused work
About Debra
Debra Sarno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strains, relationship concerns, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Debra also addresses workplace issues, ADHD, chronic illness challenges, and caregiver stress.
Her work draws from client-centered practice and methods that focus on practical change. Sessions often include cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns and solution-focused strategies to set achievable goals. Mindfulness exercises and hypnotherapy methods are also used when appropriate to support emotional regulation and coping skills.
Debra's background includes clinical placements in schools, hospitals, and community clinics. That range of settings informs how she helps people manage real-world pressures like job stress, blended family adjustments, and caregiving responsibilities. She combines direct problem solving with listening to what matters most to each person.
In a typical session she helps people clarify goals, try small changes, and track what works. She will collaborate on a plan that fits daily life and responsibilities. Practical tools for coping, communication, and mood management are emphasized.
People who seek her help can expect a focus on measurable steps and everyday strategies. Debra uses her clinical experience to guide conversations about relationships, work, parenting, and long-term health matters. To begin, follow the site's steps to view online therapy options and schedule an initial meeting.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client sets the pace and goals. Online sessions simply use that same attitude through conversation and structured check-ins to clarify what the client wants to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In an online format CBT is used to set homework, track patterns between sessions, and practice coping skills in everyday situations. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding exercises to reduce reactivity; these practices can be introduced in session and practiced between meetings to improve mood and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose which methods to try first, and adjust techniques based on progress, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps match problem-solving, mindfulness, or hypnotherapy-style interventions to what suits each person.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Ask about the available session types when you schedule so you can pick an option that fits your routine. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs, allow brief check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while keeping focus on practical goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strains, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered work combined with cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies to set goals and try concrete changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional experience working in schools, hospitals, and clinics.
Is she a licensed clinician in New York?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for initial and follow-up meetings.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the site's terms.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers