Deborah Giannone, LCSW-R

Deborah Giannone is a licensed social worker in New York with 36 years of experience. She helps people who are under stress, dealing with anxiety, or working through addiction and trauma. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space so people can talk about hard feelings and painful experiences.

She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier, not just talk. Deborah works with people facing depression, bipolar challenges, grief, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. She also supports those navigating major life changes and career stress.

Her approach centers on listening first and following each person’s pace. She uses ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people clarify values and build small habits that matter. Sessions emphasize real choices and manageable actions rather than complex theory.

Deborah draws on decades of experience in clinical settings to guide each conversation. She helps people address difficult topics like family conflict, relationship trust, codependency, and substance use with respect and steadiness. Her work also covers long-term medical or disability challenges and aging-related concerns.

People who meet with her can expect straightforward feedback and encouragement to try new ways of coping. She aims to empower clients to make the changes they want at a pace that feels right. To get started, follow the site’s intake steps and schedule a time to talk.

Approaches that inform online work and coping strategies

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying what matters to the person and taking small actions toward those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and genuine understanding. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflecting thoughts and feelings so clients feel heard and can decide what to try next. This approach suits people who need steady, empathetic support as they sort through hard experiences.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. Deborah will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. The plan can change over time based on what helps most in day-to-day life.

Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy schedule easier. Before booking, confirm the session options available for this therapist through the site, since formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find virtual sessions helpful because they reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or make it simpler to keep regular appointments while managing work or caregiving demands.