Jocelyn Pettenato , LCSW

Jocelyn Pettenato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has provided psychotherapy for over 10 years, practicing in New York and Connecticut. She works with people facing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep disruptions, relationship strain, self-esteem difficulties, and the challenges that come with life transitions. Her experience also extends to areas such as grief, addiction, parenting and family issues, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns, allowing her to support clients with complex, overlapping needs.

Her work is grounded in a client-centered, collaborative stance in which the therapeutic relationship is central. She emphasizes an integrative view that honors the connections among the mind, body, and spirit, and she aims to help individuals heal from past experiences, strengthen present coping, and face future changes with renewed perspective and agency.

Educationally, she holds an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical social work. LCSW indicates Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a professional credential to provide clinical social work services. She has completed extensive training in evidence-based and experiential modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), as well as additional training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) for work with couples and families. This range of training allows her to tailor treatment to each person’s goals and needs while offering compassionate, outcome-focused care.

Integrative Approaches and Online Support

Jocelyn Pettenato integrates a handful of evidence-based methods tailored to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress; it is practical and skills-oriented. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps the brain process and lessen the emotional impact of distressing memories, often used for PTSD and complex trauma. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes psychological flexibility - helping people accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful actions aligned with their values, which can aid with avoidance, stuckness, and life changes.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Jocelyn works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility and access to consistent care. These options allow therapy to fit into varied schedules, make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions, and support ongoing communication with licensed professionals and therapists when in-person visits are not feasible.