
Deborah Petry
Compassionate therapy for individuals and couples
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Compassionate therapy for individuals and couples
Start with Deborah PetryLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Deborah Petry is an individual and couples counselor based in Connecticut with 16 years of clinical experience. She specializes in addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related concerns, and parenting challenges, and she practices as a licensed clinical social worker in both Connecticut and New York.
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative - she works with clients at a pace that feels manageable for them while helping clarify goals and identify healthier ways to meet them. Deborah emphasizes practical tools and skills to support change, recognizing that growth can be difficult but is achievable with steady work.
When working with individuals she reassures people that life paths and timelines differ, and that arriving at personal milestones happens uniquely for each person. Together with clients she explores meaningful changes that can promote personal growth and greater satisfaction in daily life.
In couples work Deborah has completed Levels 1, 2, and 3 of the Gottman Method, along with training in Treating Affairs and Trauma and Couples and Addiction Recovery. She values the Gottman Method for the roadmaps and concrete exercises it offers, and she has found this approach helpful in therapy with couples. She looks forward to working with new clients.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
A major benefit of remote therapy is flexibility - individuals can connect in the way that best fits their schedule and comfort level, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain consistent care amid busy lives.
Licensed professionals provide online therapy, and if at any point someone wants a different therapeutic fit they can switch therapists. For many people, online therapy is a practical and effective option for addressing everyday emotional and relational concerns.