Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
How Debra works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Connecticut, Florida
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Debra
Debra Struzinski is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Connecticut. She brings 24 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Debra aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can talk through immediate problems and plan next steps.
She uses straightforward, practical approaches to address emotional pain and life transitions. Sessions often center on what is happening now and what changes the person wants to make.
Background and approach
Debra tailors conversations and goals to each person’s situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Her work draws on client-centered principles that prioritize the person’s own experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change, and Internal Family Systems can help people understand inner parts that influence behavior. Debra has a broad practice focus that includes parenting concerns, family conflict, addiction struggles, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people facing career stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to adoption or foster care.
Those dealing with obsessive or compulsive behaviors, bipolar mood concerns, postpartum depression, or issues of guilt and self-esteem will find experience in these areas. Sessions are offered in English and are available through multiple online formats. Debra works with each person to set clear goals and practical steps toward better daily functioning.
What Debra works with
Everything Debra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Debra's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Self-love
Approaches Debra lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Debra’s Approaches Work Online
Debra uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person’s lead and make sure sessions focus on what matters most to them. That approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and building trust so people can talk honestly about stress, anger, or relationship problems.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT offers practical tools to test unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors, useful for anxiety, low mood, obsessive thoughts, and anger management.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Debra works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what helps and what doesn’t.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is helpful when visual cues matter, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can fit a quick check-in or a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, family, or other obligations.
Questions people ask about Debra
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She helps people who struggle with anger and its effects on relationships, work, and daily life. Anger is addressed alongside related issues like stress, grief, or substance use.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and supportive, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques. Sessions focus on building skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 24 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist. That background informs work on family dynamics, parenting, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential and practices from Connecticut. Sessions are offered to people living in that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
People can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Multiple formats allow flexibility to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.