Debra Struzinski, LMFT

Debra Struzinski is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Connecticut. She brings 24 years of clinical experience and a practical, down-to-earth approach to sessions. Debra focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns in ways that fit their lives.

Her work addresses a wide range of issues including parenting strain, family conflict, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem struggles. Debra pays attention to how everyday routines and interactions shape emotional health.

Debra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. Motivational Interviewing and Internal Family Systems inform how she helps people find inner resources and change steps that feel doable.

Sessions aim to be conversational and practical. Debra works with each person to set clear goals and small, concrete steps toward them. She emphasizes listening carefully and adjusting the approach as needs change.

People who choose her can expect straightforward language and tools they can use between sessions. Debra encourages steady progress and checks in about what is working and what needs to be changed.

Using CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

Debra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, and stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening space where people shape the pace and direction of their work.

Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help finding internal reasons to change, such as cutting back on addictive behaviors or starting healthier routines. These approaches are discussed together so each person and therapist can decide what fits best for a given concern. This decision is collaborative and evolves as goals change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or nonverbal cues are less important. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing written reflection between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.