Debra Struzinski , LMFT

Debra Struzinski is a Connecticut and Florida licensed therapist with more than 35 years of professional experience. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a credential that reflects specialized training in relationship dynamics and family systems.

She works with people facing stress and anxiety, depression, family and personal conflict, parenting challenges, life transitions, and offers distinctly Christian counseling when clients request faith-integrated care. As a marriage and family therapist, she brings experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through practical problem solving and emotional healing.

Debra approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment goals to the client’s unique circumstances. She emphasizes collaborative goal setting and adapts interventions to match individual needs and values. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life requires courage, and Debra offers listening, steady support, and focused guidance throughout that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Debra

Debra uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspectives and goals guide the work. This approach helps people who need empathy, acceptance, and collaboration as they explore personal concerns and make changes.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that identifies unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaches skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is often useful for clients who want structured strategies and measurable progress.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is another approach Debra draws on to help people understand and work with internal parts of themselves, which can be valuable for addressing trauma, relational patterns, and complex emotional responses.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Debra will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. For many people this accessibility supports consistent engagement and steady forward movement with licensed professionals and therapists.