- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
- Trauma informed tools
About Deborah
Deborah Schnitzer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 21 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Deborah also supports those coping with career stress, compassion fatigue, and major life changes.
She takes a direct, practical approach in sessions. Deborah offers tools from several therapy styles and shows people how to use them between meetings. She does not promise quick fixes but focuses on skills and understanding that can change day-to-day patterns.
Deborah emphasizes respect and straightforward feedback. She views clients as the experts on their own lives and avoids judgement. Her teaching background includes adjunct instruction at graduate and undergraduate levels, which she brings into her clinical work when explaining concepts and exercises.
Her clinical practice draws on multiple trauma-informed methods. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to look at emotions and attachment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. She also incorporates client-centered ideas to keep conversations focused on each person's concerns.
Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and understanding emotional patterns. Deborah aims to help people recognize what keeps them stuck and practice different ways of responding. She invites a collaborative process where learning and change happen over time.
How Deborah combines EFT and practical skills in remote sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and attachment patterns. It helps people notice hard-to-name feelings and understand how those feelings shape interactions and responses. EFT is often used to look at repeated emotional patterns that cause distress in relationships.Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early bonds affect current reactions. It helps trace how past attachment experiences influence trust, closeness, and fear of abandonment. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's concerns, which keeps sessions focused on what matters most to the person seeking help.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will try approaches that fit those needs. Deborah blends methods as needed, and she checks in regularly about how the work feels and whether adjustments are needed.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as current options are listed when you begin the matching process. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use phone-only or lower-bandwidth options if a video call is difficult. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without changing the focus on emotions and skills.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and related issues such as compassion fatigue and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-focused style and treats clients with respect and honesty. Deborah offers tools from several approaches and helps people learn how to use them between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Deborah has 21 years of experience as a clinician and has taught at graduate and undergraduate levels.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she offer sessions to people outside the U.S.?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional requirements before scheduling.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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