Debra Struzinski, LMFT

Debra Struzinski is a licensed marriage and family therapist who centers sessions on the client’s thoughts and everyday habits. She brings 24 years of clinical experience and works from Connecticut as an LMFT. Debra aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns. Her style is adaptable and person-focused. She listens first, then tailors goals and conversation to what each person needs. That practical approach can help with depression, grief, parenting strain, and issues around intimacy or anger. Debra uses methods that help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also draws on approaches that explore internal parts of experience and strengthen motivation for change. Those methods can be useful for addictions, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and coping with life transitions. She has worked with matters tied to family and adoption, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, and first responder stress. Other concerns she supports include postpartum depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented while still honoring each person’s story. Debra encourages taking small steps toward clearer thinking, better habits, and more satisfying relationships.

How clinical approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist follows the person’s lead and works to understand what matters most to them, which helps when addressing stress, family strain, or self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address OCD or compulsive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods based on the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps match skills and strategies to real-life needs.

Confirm the session formats available before booking to make sure they fit your routine. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to access care without travel. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your schedule and day-to-day life.