Jocelyn Pettenato , LCSW

Jocelyn Pettenato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience offering psychotherapy to a wide range of clients. She has supported people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep disturbances, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered process that honors the connections between mind, body, and spirit and seeks practical ways to move toward healing and improved well-being.

Trained at both undergraduate and graduate levels in psychology and clinical social work, she holds a master of social work degree and has completed extensive training in evidence-based modalities. Her background includes certification and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She has also studied Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support work with couples and families.

Jocelyn tailors treatment to each personâs needs, drawing from multiple approaches to design interventions that address symptoms while strengthening coping skills and resilience. Her aim is to help clients process past experiences, improve day-to-day functioning, and approach future challenges with greater confidence and clarity.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jocelyn draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility. ACT encourages mindful awareness of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding individuals to take committed steps toward a meaningful life, which can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is part of her toolkit for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity. EMDR can support recovery from past abuse or traumatic events and complement other therapeutic work.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jocelyn works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts methods to fit each personâs situation. That flexibility helps tailor care over time as needs change.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and easier access from home or work. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing continuity of care and multiple ways to engage depending on comfort and logistical needs.