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Debra Gionet

Calm, collaborative therapy with real-world tools

LCSW California

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Debra

Debra Gionet brings 25 years of clinical social work experience to her California practice, guiding people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She blends compassionate listening with practical strategies to help clients clarify values, improve communication, and manage the everyday pressures that can undermine wellbeing. Her work draws from a range of evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic perspectives, EMDR, and client-centered techniques.

This variety allows her to tailor care to each person's needs, whether addressing body image and eating-related issues, attachment and family-of-origin patterns, fertility and pregnancy-related concerns, or workplace and life-purpose questions. Debra describes her stance as collaborative and respectful of individual backgrounds and faith perspectives when relevant.

Licensed as an LCSW in California, she focuses on building skills for emotional resilience and healthier relationships while supporting clients through transitions and healing from past wounds. Her aim is to create a caring therapeutic partnership that balances empathy with practical tools for change.

Online Approaches That Combine Insight and Practical Skills

Debra integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching concrete strategies to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and workplace or relationship problems. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful behavior changes, which supports coping with life transitions and building resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Debra works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, personality, and needs. She tailors interventions over time, combining practical exercises and reflective exploration so clients can see which tools work best for them.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These formats allow people to access consistent care without rearranging daily routines, and they permit ongoing skill practice and check-ins that fit into a client's life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She assists people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting issues, self-esteem struggles, career decisions, and major life changes, plus related areas such as body image and fertility concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and compassionate, combining practical skill-building with reflective exploration so clients gain tools and insight to manage symptoms and improve relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life and relationship concerns in practice.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in California as CA LCSW 21514.
Which languages and international options are available?
Services are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Career difficulties

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesLife purposeNarcissismPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English