About Jocelyn
Jocelyn Pettenato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She also supports those dealing with grief, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, and addiction. Jocelyn combines a steady presence with practical strategies to help clients cope day to day.
She works in a collaborative, client-centered way. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on small changes that build up over time.
Background and approach
Jocelyn uses techniques that help you notice thoughts and feelings, shift unhelpful patterns, and practice new skills between sessions. Her background includes a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in clinical social work. Jocelyn has about 10 years of experience as a practicing clinician in New York and Connecticut.
She holds LCSW credentials in both New York and Connecticut. Jocelyn draws from several evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She blends these methods to match each person's goals and situation.
The work often combines in-session practice with at-home exercises to reinforce progress. People who reach out to Jocelyn can expect a calm, direct style and attention to practical steps. She aims to help clients heal from past hurts, improve how they manage stress, and approach life changes with more confidence.
Conversations are paced to fit each person's needs and goals.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Jocelyn commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match personal values to improve daily life.She approaches online work collaboratively. Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together based on the person's goals, preferences, and what seems to help. Sessions may mix approaches over time as needs shift so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when scheduling shorter contacts during a busy day. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- New York, Connecticut
- Languages
- English
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