Jocelyn Pettenato, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 10 years in practice

Jocelyn Pettenato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 090024 · expires December 2028
LCSW, Connecticut: 14023 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1265981153 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Jocelyn

Jocelyn Pettenato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports people struggling with sleep problems, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions. Jocelyn practices in Connecticut and draws on a decade of clinical experience.

Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She focuses on building a respectful working relationship and listens for what matters most to each person.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to how thoughts, emotions, and behavior interact. Jocelyn uses several evidence-based approaches to match what a person needs. She commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking, and acceptance strategies to help people live with difficult feelings.

When trauma is a core issue, she may use EMDR methods alongside mindfulness skills to ease reactivity. In sessions she typically combines skill-building with space to process emotions. People leave with clear tools to try between meetings and with plans for handling challenging moments.

Jocelyn aims to help people feel steadier day to day and more able to handle change. Her training includes a master’s degree in clinical social work and ten years of practice as an LCSW. That background guides a grounded, flexible approach that adapts to each person’s situation.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jocelyn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Jocelyn names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to choose actions that match their values. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes by shifting focus toward meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood issues, sleep problems, and anger. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses traumatic memories by pairing focused processing with guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to reduce reactivity to past events and associated triggers.

Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, symptoms, and preferences and suggest which approaches to try first. Sessions can combine methods and change over time as needs evolve, so the plan is adjusted together rather than fixed from the start.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls make it possible to have face-to-face conversation without travel, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send brief updates or work through immediate concerns between sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or mobility needs and make it easier to maintain regular contact with licensed professionals.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jocelyn help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She works in a client-centered, collaborative way that emphasizes clear goals and practical skills. Sessions balance emotional processing with tools to use between meetings.

How long has she practiced?

Jocelyn has about 10 years of experience providing psychotherapy across a range of concerns and settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and Connecticut and practices from Connecticut.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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