Jocelyn Pettenato, LCSW
New York · 10 years in practice
Jocelyn Pettenato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and parenting 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
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Jocelyn
Jocelyn Pettenato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. She draws on a variety of approaches to support problems like sleep disruption, addiction, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, and ADHD-related challenges. Jocelyn keeps sessions client-centered and collaborative.
She focuses on building a strong working relationship and on practical steps that can change day-to-day life. She emphasizes straightforward tools and small experiments clients can try between sessions.
Background and approach
Her work often blends cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness exercises to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Jocelyn also uses acceptance-based techniques to help people live by their values even when stress is high. For people with traumatic memories she incorporates EMDR as one of the approaches she may use.
She trained in social work after earning an undergraduate degree in psychology and then a master of social work. Jocelyn has about ten years of clinical experience across New York and Connecticut. Her background includes a range of methods so she can tailor sessions to individual goals and life circumstances.
Clients can expect a practical, warm style that focuses on what matters most to them. The work aims to reduce suffering now and build skills for handling future challenges with more confidence and clarity.
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
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is an approach used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity. It can be offered as part of a broader plan for trauma or abuse recovery.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jocelyn will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on needs, goals, and comfort level. Together they’ll try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for full conversations and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions take less bandwidth and can be a short check-in during a busy day. Live chat or text messaging works well for brief updates, journaling between sessions, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping treatment consistent.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Jocelyn address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting and anger concerns, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar and ADHD related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, focusing on practical steps and building a strong working relationship that fits each person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jocelyn has about 10 years of experience providing psychotherapy in New York and Connecticut.
What credentials and location are listed for Jocelyn?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Connecticut with licensure noted in New York and Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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