Deborah Schnitzer, LCSW
New York · 21 years in practice
Deborah Schnitzer is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 21 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 083171 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1609838622 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 21
- 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 Deborah
Deborah Schnitzer is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 21 years of experience. She helps people facing relationship strain, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, career concerns, and other life transitions. Deborah aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
Deborah draws on several approaches to tailor care to each person. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-based ideas to look at how emotions and connection shape relationships.
Background and approach
She also brings in cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies to change patterns and reduce distress. In sessions she teaches tools people can use between appointments. That might mean learning new ways to respond during conflict, managing strong emotions, or building routines that reduce anxiety and improve mood.
She describes therapy as a cooperative process where the client is the expert on their life. Deborah has taught at undergraduate and graduate levels and enjoys watching people make steady change. She emphasizes respect, honesty, and a nonjudgmental approach in the room.
She does not promise quick fixes but focuses on practical steps that support recovery and growth. People may find her style helpful if they want a mix of emotion-focused work and skills-based strategies. Deborah welcomes conversations about goals and adjusts methods to fit each person's challenges and pace.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Deborah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Deborah names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic 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
Emotion and Skills Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotions and attachment. It helps people understand their emotional reactions and strengthen how they connect with others, which can ease relationship strain and intimacy issues.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships. It helps people see how past bonds affect current behavior and teaches new ways to relate that reduce fear and distance.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs and goals. That means trying emotion-focused work, skill practice, or a mix, and checking in together about what helps.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and work through emotions in real time. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is low or a quieter audio check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, homework prompts, or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations without changing the care itself.
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Questions people ask
What issues does this therapist help with?
Common concerns include relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style here?
The style combines emotion-focused work with practical skills. Sessions focus on understanding feelings, improving connection, and learning tools to manage thoughts and behaviors.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
This clinician has 21 years of counseling experience and has taught at undergraduate and graduate levels.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Appointments are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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