Jocelyn Pettenato

Jocelyn Pettenato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and eating and food-related issues. She also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, addiction, and life transitions. Jocelyn writes plainly and listens closely to each person's struggle to find practical ways forward.

Her style is collaborative and client-centered. Sessions focus on building a trusting working relationship and identifying small, doable steps that fit daily life. Jocelyn blends hands-on skills training with space to process painful memories and current worries. She works with each person to tailor methods to their goals rather than following a preset plan.

Jocelyn draws from several evidence-based approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for patterns of thinking and behavior, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people live in line with their values. She also offers trauma-focused work when past events affect daily functioning.

Her background includes an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master of social work degree. Jocelyn has a decade of clinical experience and holds licensure as an LCSW in New York and Connecticut. She aims to combine practical tools with empathic support to help people move toward clearer goals.

If you want straightforward, compassionate help with eating and food-related concerns or other life challenges, Jocelyn offers a calm, focused approach to make steady progress.

Approaches you might use in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and practicing new, more helpful habits; it often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try approaches and adjust the plan as needs change, keeping the work practical and relevant.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, remove travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Online sessions can also make it simpler to practice skills in day-to-day settings and bring up issues that come up between meetings. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote sessions while keeping the focus on clear, achievable progress.