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Debra Gionet, LCSW
California
LCSW - Stress and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- EMDR when appropriate
- Parenting support
About Debra
Debra Gionet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting strain, low self-esteem, career decisions, and major life changes. Sessions address practical problems and everyday pressures rather than only clinical labels.
Debra uses a mix of approaches to help people notice thought patterns and try different responses. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, EMDR, and psychodynamic ideas. That allows for both skills practice and exploring deeper patterns when useful.
Her work often focuses on issues that affect day-to-day functioning: attachment and communication problems, body image and eating concerns, codependency, family of origin patterns, and workplace stress. She also supports people dealing with fertility, pregnancy and childbirth-related issues, and questions about life purpose.
Debra can include clients' faith perspectives when requested and has experience working with a range of religious and nonreligious backgrounds. She aims for clear, direct conversations that help people identify small changes they can test between sessions.
Clients can expect a practical, structured approach that balances skill-building with space to reflect on past patterns. Debra practices in California as a CA LCSW and conducts sessions in English.
How her approaches translate to online work
Debra commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT helps people spot automatic thoughts and test new behaviors with concrete exercises. ACT focuses on values and taking committed action even when difficult feelings are present.She also uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the client’s concerns, and draws on EMDR and psychodynamic ideas when past events or deeper patterns are relevant. Each approach is described plainly so clients know what a typical session might involve and what kinds of issues the method can help with.
Choosing the best method is part of the process. Debra collaborates with clients to decide which approach to try first, and she adjusts plans based on how well techniques fit the client's goals and daily life. This is a shared decision rather than a fixed prescription.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel time. Ask about current session options and how they can be arranged to match your routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting strain, low self-esteem, career questions, and life transitions. Additional areas include body image, codependency, attachment issues, and workplace problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses through practical exercises. Sessions often include specific skills to practice between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has 25 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of adult concerns and life stages. That background informs both skills-based work and longer-term exploration when needed.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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