Therapist profile
Deborah Salant, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW in Massachusetts - Stress and Relationships
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Massachusetts / 105173
- NPI1245702885
- Experience33 years
- LanguagesEnglish, French
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Deborah
Deborah Salant is a licensed independent social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 33 years of experience. She sees people struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and anger. She also supports clients facing eating or sleeping problems and those coping with life changes.
Deborah adapts her approach to each person’s situation. She gathers a brief history at the start to understand why someone is seeking help. From there she and the client set goals and revisit them over time. Sessions are usually weekly or biweekly depending on where someone is in therapy.
Her practice draws on several therapeutic approaches. She uses client-centered work to listen and reflect the client’s experience. Cognitive behavioral techniques help with patterns of thinking and behavior. Emotionally-focused ideas inform work on relationships and attachment.
Deborah has long experience with substance abuse issues and chronic depression and anxiety. She also works with fertility-related struggles and with families affected by aging or health problems. She continues to support parents of young children using behavioral strategies for coping.
She works with people of all sexual orientations, identifications, and lifestyles. Sessions focus on building an alliance so people feel able to share, and on practical steps toward the goals they set together.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want from therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and attachment in relationships, helping people understand and shift interaction patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Deborah will work with clients to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. She treats this as a collaborative effort, checking in and adjusting techniques as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online or in-person formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow therapy without travel time. Some approaches translate to shorter, skill-focused sessions while others benefit from regular weekly meetings; Deborah uses the structure that best supports the client’s aims.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, French
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, anger, parenting, intimacy issues, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with techniques from CBT and emotionally-focused work, adapting to the situation and the client's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of experience as a licensed independent social worker (LICSW).
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Massachusetts and holds the credential MA LICSW.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and French, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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