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Online therapist

Deborah Giannone

Calm practical support for everyday family challenges

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Credentials
LCSW-R
Experience
36 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Deborah

Deborah Giannone is a licensed clinical social worker with 36 years of practice based in New York. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood concerns such as bipolar and depression, and life changes that feel overwhelming.

Her style is calm and direct, aiming to make it easier for worried parents to bring up hard topics and find steady next steps. She creates a space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgment.

Background and approach

Sessions are meant to feel safe and straightforward, with practical talk and steps to try between meetings. Deborah uses methods that help people notice what matters most to them and move toward those values. Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people accept difficult feelings and commit to actions that match their goals.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening carefully and shaping the pace to each person. These approaches are used to address grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, and relationship issues. Across decades of practice she has supported people through addiction, trauma, divorce, chronic illness, and family transitions.

She meets clients where they are and helps them identify small, usable changes. Deborah aims to empower clients to handle day-to-day challenges with clearer thinking and steadier coping. Sessions may include talking through choices, practicing new responses, and planning concrete steps.

Her goal is to make progress feel possible and realistic for busy families.

How Deborah’s Approaches Fit Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on what matters to someone and encourages small actions that match those values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to each person at their own pace. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and reflection to help clarify priorities and choices, which can help with self-esteem, grief, and relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach usually happens together. Deborah works collaboratively to see which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She starts by listening, then suggests ways to try an approach and adjusts as needed based on what helps.

Online sessions give practical flexibility for busy families. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text-based messaging make it possible to check in between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into tight schedules and continue work even when life is hectic.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Deborah address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, family issues, grief, sleep troubles, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and supportive, focusing on clear conversation and small steps. She prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental space where parents can talk about hard topics.
How long has she practiced?
Deborah has 36 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns related to mental health and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, NY LCSW-R 074233, and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer online?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
36 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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