Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Jocelyn Pettenato, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 090024
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 14023
- NPI
- 1265981153
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Jocelyn 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
- ACT and CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness practice
About Jocelyn
Jocelyn Pettenato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and Connecticut with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, addictions, and major life changes. Jocelyn also addresses challenges like ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, anger, self-esteem, and career-related stress.
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical strategies that fit everyday life. Jocelyn blends structured methods with reflective conversation so clients learn skills and try them between sessions.
Therapeutic tools she commonly uses include cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and dialectical behavior strategies. She also offers EMDR for processing traumatic memories and uses mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve sleep. These methods are offered within a caring working relationship where goals are set together.
Jocelyn trained in psychology at the undergraduate level and holds a master’s degree in clinical social work. Over the past decade she has continued professional development in several evidence-based therapies to expand the ways she can assist people. Her practice emphasizes practical change and clearer coping skills rather than jargon or medical labels.
People who contact her typically want help sorting current problems and learning concrete steps to feel more steady. To begin, applicants follow the site’s matching process and schedule a first session to see how the working style fits their needs.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarify personal values to guide action. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, sleep issues, and mood concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach for processing traumatic memories; it combines focused recall with bilateral stimulation to reduce distress linked to past events.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jocelyn will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and what they hope to change. That plan can shift as progress is made and new needs arise.
The profile does not spell out which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy schedules - it can make shorter check-ins easier to fit into a lunch break, remove travel time, and allow sessions from quieter surroundings. Different techniques also adapt well to remote sessions: CBT homework and ACT exercises translate to simple between-session tasks, and mindfulness practices can be guided in a session. If EMDR is considered, ask about how that is arranged for remote work before scheduling.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related areas listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on practical skills and structured techniques alongside reflective conversation to address daily life challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience providing psychotherapy in a range of settings and with a variety of concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Licenses are listed as NY LCSW and CT LCSW and her profile location is Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients within the regions she is licensed to serve.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided during the signup process.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers