- Sleep and rest
- Trauma informed care
- Evidence based tools
About Jocelyn
Jocelyn Pettenato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who works with people facing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. She also supports those coping with addiction, anger, low self-esteem, career shifts, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and major life changes. Jocelyn frames therapy as a practical collaboration, focused on small changes that make daily life easier.
She keeps sessions centered on the person in front of her. Jocelyn uses everyday language and straightforward techniques so clients can try new skills between meetings. Her style emphasizes listening, building trust, and pacing work to match what someone can manage right now.
Jocelyn trained in a range of evidence-based approaches and draws from them to suit each person's needs. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, mixing tools that address thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Mindfulness practices are woven in when they fit.
Over a decade of practice informs how she tailors care to different concerns, from sleep problems to relationship stress. She aims to help people heal from past hurts, strengthen coping skills, and build routines that support better rest and functioning.
Jocelyn holds state licensure as an LCSW in New York and Connecticut and brings 10 years of clinical experience to her work. She speaks English and conducts therapy in Connecticut.
How Jocelyn’s Approaches Adapt to Online Care
Jocelyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that interfere with sleep, mood, and daily functioning. CBT offers concrete exercises and short experiments that translate well to remote sessions.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on values and practical actions people can take even when worries or strong emotions are present. ACT can help with stress, anxiety, and adjusting to life changes by clarifying what matters and building small, doable habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jocelyn will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past. That helps shape a plan that blends methods and fits real life, rather than sticking to one fixed model.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to practice skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can use the same evidence-based techniques online as in person, adapting exercises and homework to each person's schedule and environment.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Jocelyn supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, with clear skills to try between sessions and pacing that matches what a person can manage in daily life.
What background and experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience and a master's degree in clinical social work, working with a wide variety of concerns over that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and Connecticut and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.