Jocelyn Pettenato , LCSW

Jocelyn Pettenato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. She also supports those facing sleep struggles, addiction, grief, anger, low self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and bipolar-related issues. Jocelyn practices in Connecticut and brings ten years of clinical experience to each session.

Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings alongside space to talk through painful experiences.

Jocelyn uses a mix of methods depending on what fits best. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy support noticing the present moment and clarifying values. When trauma is central, she may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to process disturbing memories.

People describe her approach as straightforward and compassionate, aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and emotional regulation. She emphasizes building a reliable therapeutic relationship and tailoring tools to each person’s life and pace.

Along with her clinical degree, Jocelyn holds licensure as an LCSW in New York and Connecticut. Her background includes work across mood, trauma, and relational concerns, and she brings that experience into online and phone sessions for practical, down-to-earth care.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Jocelyn commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with behavioral experiments, which can reduce anxiety and improve sleep and mood. ACT emphasizes identifying personal values and taking action toward them while learning to accept difficult feelings, which helps with stress, relationship strain, and life changes.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Jocelyn will ask about your goals, symptoms, and daily routines and suggest methods to try. She adapts techniques based on what feels most helpful and checks in regularly to refine the plan together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow brief, flexible exchanges between meetings or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or busy days while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.