Deborah Petry, LCSW

Deborah Petry is an individual and couples counselor with fifteen years of clinical experience and a credential as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which indicates formal training to provide psychotherapy and clinical social work. She practices with a person-centered mindset, adapting each interaction to meet clients where they are and working collaboratively so progress can unfold at a pace that feels right for the individual.

Her approach emphasizes clarifying goals and identifying practical tools and skills to support lasting change. Deborah acknowledges that growth can be challenging and approaches that work with patience and collaboration tend to be most effective. She encourages exploration of new strategies while respecting each person s unique path through life and the fact that people arrive at different places and times.

In couples work Deborah has completed levels 1, 2, and 3 of the Gottman Method as well as specialized training in Treating Affairs and Trauma and Couples and Addiction Recovery. She values the Gottman Method for the clear roadmaps and exercises it provides and has found it helpful for many couples. Deborah aims to help individuals and partners identify meaningful changes that foster personal growth and greater satisfaction in relationships, and she looks forward to working with prospective clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Deborah integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy alongside Gottman Method techniques to support individual and relationship goals. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and meeting each person where they are - it helps when someone needs a supportive space to explore values, goals, and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change patterns that contribute to mood or anxiety concerns.

The Gottman Method brings structured exercises and clear roadmaps for couples work, helping partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and work through conflict in a step-by-step way. Deborah uses these methods selectively, tailoring choices to the presenting issues and the preferences of the people she works with.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Deborah collaborates with each client to determine the best fit based on needs and goals. Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access support around work, family responsibilities, or other commitments while working with licensed professionals and therapists.