Deborah Giannone , LCSW-R

Deborah Giannone is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, mood struggles, grief, and major life changes. She offers a straightforward, compassionate approach for people who want practical support and clearer direction. Her style aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and to plan small steps forward.

With 36 years of experience, Deborah uses approaches that focus on values and acceptance alongside client-centered listening. Sessions explore what matters to each person and identify actions that match those values. She encourages realistic goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People come to her for help with sleep problems, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping after loss or separation. She also works with those dealing with trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, and relationship communication problems. Her background includes long-term clinical practice in New York.

In the room she emphasizes empathetic listening and practical planning. Conversations are meant to be honest and straightforward. The aim is to help people feel more able to manage daily stress and to make choices that reflect what they truly want.

Deborah supports women’s issues among her focus areas and can address concerns like body image, abandonment, and blended family stress. She offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what truly matters to them and to take small actions that align with those values. It often helps with anxiety, depression, addictions, and adjusting to life changes by teaching ways to notice thoughts without getting stuck in them.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on having a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client’s lead. This approach helps people feel heard and understood while working through issues like low self-esteem, relationship communication, grief, and trauma recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts pace and techniques as progress unfolds so therapy fits the individual's rhythm.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people check in more often or use shorter check-ins between longer sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or busy schedules.