Jocelyn Pettenato, LCSW

Jocelyn Pettenato, LCSW, helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the strains of caregiving and aging. She also supports people facing sleep trouble, addiction, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, career crossroads, ADHD, and other life transitions. Jocelyn practices in Connecticut and brings a calm, straightforward presence to sessions.

Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She focuses on building a steady working relationship and on practical steps that fit a person's day-to-day life. Sessions often include skills practice, examining patterns that keep problems going, and learning ways to respond differently when strong feelings arise.

Jocelyn draws from a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to shape treatment. She adapts techniques to what each person needs rather than using a single method for everyone.

Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical social work, and she has about ten years of clinical experience. Jocelyn holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW, and practices under New York and Connecticut LCSW designations.

In sessions she aims to help people heal from past hurts, manage current symptoms, and prepare for future changes. People who want clear, practical strategies and an empathetic professional to talk things through may find this a useful approach.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide what matters most to them. It uses simple exercises to build actions that match those values and can ease avoidance or stuck patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It often uses short, practical homework tasks to build new habits and reduce symptoms. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process painful memories so they feel less overwhelming, and it is sometimes used for trauma and abuse recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jocelyn will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can be revisited as therapy progresses so strategies stay useful and relevant.

Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use skills learned in session in the moments they arise, such as practicing breathing or grounding when stress starts. Licensed professionals tailor timing and techniques to match what works best for each person.