Debra Sarno , LCSW

Debra Sarno is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings three decades of experience to her therapeutic practice. She completed her clinical training at the Columbia University School of Social Work, advanced her skills with graduate study at the New York Milton H. Erickson Society for Psychotherapy and Hypnosis, and holds certification as a School Social Worker. Her career has included roles in clinics, hospitals, and schools, providing a broad foundation for treating a wide range of concerns.

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression and bipolar disorder, as well as career, intimacy, and caregiving concerns. Drawing on a holistic approach, she integrates Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s situation and strengths. This combination supports practical skills development along with deeper emotional work.

Sarno emphasizes a collaborative treatment plan crafted with each client to help clarify goals and maximize life potential. Her practice aims to offer a nurturing therapeutic environment where clients can build coping strategies, address life transitions, and work toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Debra Sarno

Debra Sarno uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace of change and their own goals guide the work. This approach helps people who need support building insight, self-esteem, and decision-making confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that can support emotional regulation and coping with chronic stress or grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarno collaborates with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. The relationship is a partnership focused on achievable outcomes.

Online therapy with Debra Sarno is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities and allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are not feasible. Licensed professionals can effectively use these formats to deliver structured interventions, skills practice, and supportive psychotherapy tailored to each client’s circumstances.