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Debra Sarno, LCSW

LCSW using mindfulness and CBT
  • Mindfulness and CBT approaches
  • Hypnotherapy training
  • School and hospital experience

About Debra Sarno

Debra Sarno is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. She completed clinical training at the Columbia University School of Social Work and is a graduate of the New York Milton H. Erickson Society for Psychotherapy and Hypnosis. She also holds certification as a School Social Worker, and her background includes work in clinics, hospitals, and schools, which contributes to a broad perspective on care.

She employs a holistic treatment approach that weaves together Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address client concerns. Her practice emphasizes a supportive, nurturing, and safe therapeutic space as the foundation for meaningful change. She works collaboratively with clients to develop individualized treatment plans aimed at maximizing life potential and reaching defined goals.

Debra draws on both professional training and life experience to guide the therapeutic process. Her approach centers on practical strategies, thoughtful reflection, and partnership with each person to move toward clearer choices and improved well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersPhobiasWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Debra Sarno have?

Debra Sarno has 30 years of experience.

Is Debra Sarno a licensed therapist?

Yes. Debra Sarno holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are NY LCSW 028988.

In which languages does Debra Sarno provide therapy?

Debra Sarno provides therapy in English.

Where is Debra Sarno located?

Debra Sarno is located in New York.

How can I work with Debra Sarno as my therapist?

You can work with Debra Sarno through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Debra Sarno work with international clients?

Debra Sarno does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Debra Sarno cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Work, and CBT Online

Debra Sarno integrates several established approaches into online sessions to meet a range of client needs. Mindfulness-Based Therapy teaches skills in present-moment awareness and stress reduction, helping people notice thoughts and feelings with less reactivity. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and practical steps toward change, making it useful when clients want tangible progress in a shorter time frame. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and offers structured strategies to shift unhelpful patterns and build coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Debra works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adapting methods over time so the work fits the client rather than the other way around. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to match individual needs, and Debra follows that same flexible, client-centered practice.

Online therapy with Debra can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from home or work, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.

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