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Debra Sarno, LCSW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Debra

Debra Sarno is a licensed clinical social worker who blends client-centered care with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help people manage stress, mood concerns, relationship strain, and attention-related difficulties such as ADHD.

Background and approach

With 30 years of experience in clinics, hospitals, and school settings, she draws on a broad clinical background to tailor treatment plans that reflect each person's goals and daily realities. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and skill-building to support coping with life transitions, grief, chronic health challenges, and workplace or family-related pressures.

She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking patterns and mindfulness-based techniques to strengthen present-moment awareness and emotional regulation. Solution-focused methods are woven in to set clear, achievable goals and identify practical steps forward.

Located in New York and practicing in English, she offers a compassionate, strengths-based environment where clients work together with her to clarify priorities and pursue meaningful change over time.

Approaches and Online Care for Practical Change



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, mood challenges, and attention-related difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on building present-moment awareness and emotion regulation through simple practices, which can reduce reactivity and improve stress tolerance. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on establishing clear goals and identifying small, actionable steps to move toward those goals rather than dwelling on problems alone.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, preferences, and life circumstances, and will adjust strategies over time to align with evolving goals. This kind of partnership helps tailor interventions so they feel useful and relevant.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations. These options support access to therapy during busy workweeks, caregiving responsibilities, or when in-person visits are impractical, while allowing therapists to apply CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques effectively in remote sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly work with?
She addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and workplace or caregiving stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her practice blends client-centered support with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused strategies to combine emotional validation with practical skill building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has practiced for 30 years in settings such as clinics, hospitals, and schools, drawing on that range of experience to guide treatment planning and care.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW license and practices in New York. Her license is listed as NY LCSW 028988.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients participate?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersPhobiasWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

What Debra can help with

Debra Sarno works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

How Debra approaches therapy

Debra's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Debra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York, with 30 years of clinical experience.

Debra is a graduate of The New York Milton H.