- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Debra
Debra Struzinski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Connecticut with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting difficulties, grief, anger, and other life changes. Sessions include practical talk and problem-solving aimed at everyday improvements.
Debra frames work around Client-Centered Therapy, putting the client’s concerns first and listening closely to how problems show up in daily life. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to try small experiments that can reduce stress and reactivity. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when people are unsure about change and need clear, supportive conversation about next steps.
She has experience addressing a wide range of issues including addiction, trauma and abuse, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Debra also helps people with communication problems, adoption and foster care challenges, and career-related stress. Her background as a marriage and family therapist means she brings a systems perspective to how relationships affect emotions like anger.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and practical steps rather than long theory. Expect conversations about what’s happening, what gets in the way, and what small changes could make daily life easier. She speaks English and works within Connecticut practice parameters.
If someone wants to begin, they use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and Debra does not accept international clients.
How Debra’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. Online sessions use that same attention to understand how anger or frustration shows up at home or work and to identify realistic goals for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going. In remote sessions this often means tracking specific situations that trigger anger, testing small behavior changes between meetings, and reviewing what worked. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck about change by clarifying values and building commitment one step at a time.
Choosing the right mix of methods is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the approach as they learn what helps. That conversation is part of the early sessions rather than a one-time decision.
The practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a workday, making shorter check-ins easier to schedule, or avoiding travel time. The site’s process asks users to complete a matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session; confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online sessions are used as a way to keep therapy consistent with everyday life and to focus on concrete changes that reduce anger and improve communication.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, trauma, and grief. Anger is presented as one of several emotional issues she helps people understand and manage.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered with practical CBT tools and motivational interviewing when people are deciding on change. Conversations focus on clear goals and small steps to test different ways of responding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience as a marriage and family therapist. That background includes work with relationships, family issues, and individual emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Florida and Connecticut and practices in Connecticut.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the matching and scheduling process.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.