About Deborah
Deborah Giannone offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or life transitions. She meets each person where they are and helps them take small, manageable steps toward change. Deborah aims to create a welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.
Deborah is a licensed clinical social worker in New York and has 36 years of experience. She has worked with concerns that include addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, and career stress.
How Deborah works
Her practice also addresses harder-to-name strains such as abandonment, codependency, body image, chronic illness, and recovery from domestic violence. In sessions she focuses on understanding what matters to the client and building practical ways to handle difficult moments. She uses approaches that help people notice their thoughts, clarify personal values, and take actions that fit those values.
Deborah listens closely and adjusts the pace to each person's needs. People who come to her commonly want help managing emotions, improving communication, or coping with major life changes like divorce or loss. Deborah supports problem solving around control issues, commitment concerns, blended family challenges, and addiction recovery.
She also assists with aging and geriatric matters when they affect daily life. Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She encourages gradual progress and helps clients build skills they can use outside sessions.
Deborah aims to empower people so they can move toward a steadier, more satisfying life.
Deborah lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Deborah works with
The areas below are the ones Deborah selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW-R |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 36 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How Deborah’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that keep someone from living the life they want. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so people can find their own solutions and feel heard.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasize ACT strategies, client-centered listening, or a blend of both as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins and flexibility for busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work and family life while staying consistent with treatment.
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