Deborah Schnitzer, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 21 years in practice
Deborah Schnitzer greets people who are worn out by stress, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or the long haul of caregiving.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 083171 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1609838622 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
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About Deborah
Deborah Schnitzer greets people who are worn out by stress, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or the long haul of caregiving. She focuses on helping people cope with life changes, manage mood concerns like bipolar disorder, and rebuild confidence and intimacy. Deborah works in a straightforward, respectful way and treats people without judgment.
She has 21 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - in New York.
Background and approach
Over that time she has taught at the graduate and undergraduate levels and supported people through many kinds of struggles. Her background gives her a broad set of tools to share in sessions. Deborah uses practical, teachable techniques.
She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and on emotion-focused methods to help people name and work with strong feelings. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds shape current relationships. Sessions are collaborative.
She assumes each person knows their life best and offers clear strategies and practice steps to try between meetings. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who come to Deborah often want help with communication, setting boundaries, healing from trauma or abuse, navigating separation or divorce, or coping with caregiver stress.
She also supports those facing work stress, compassion fatigue, or questions about commitment and identity. Her approach balances practical skills, emotional insight, and ongoing support so people can build habits that last.
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
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How Deborah’s approaches fit online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current trust and closeness. Online sessions can use that lens to help people notice patterns in how they relate and practice new responses in daily life. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening carefully and following the person’s lead. In teletherapy this often means building a steady, accepting relationship where the client’s goals shape each session. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches specific skills to change thinking and behavior. It translates well to video or phone sessions because homework, worksheets, and short experiments can be assigned and reviewed remotely. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on the client’s needs and preferences. That collaboration helps pinpoint what actually feels helpful. Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction when discussion and tone matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days. Live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing practice between meetings. Those options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting into everyday life.We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Deborah help with?
She supports people dealing with relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and nonjudgmental. She works collaboratively and teaches practical tools to use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience and has also taught at graduate and undergraduate levels.
What credential and location information is available?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Deborah does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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