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Debra Struzinski, LMFT

Connecticut LMFT for relationship and life challenges
  • Relationship and family therapy
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • 24 years experience

About Debra Struzinski

Debra Struzinski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Connecticut with 24 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She brings a calm, empathetic approach to work with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, grief, trauma, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder. Her practice also addresses issues including addiction, self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

As an LMFT - a clinician trained specifically in relationship dynamics and family systems - Debra emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and individualized care. She adapts conversations and treatment goals to match each person or family’s unique situation, drawing on evidence-informed methods to help clients build coping skills, strengthen communication, and navigate life changes. Debra also offers focused support for adoption and foster care matters, first responder stress, postpartum depression, and struggles around guilt, shame, isolation, and forgiveness.

Those who work with Debra can expect collaborative, goal-oriented therapy that centers the client’s priorities and values. Her background blends practical strategies and relational insight to help clients move toward greater well-being and clearer direction in their lives.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionSelf-love

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Debra Struzinski have?

Debra Struzinski has 24 years of experience.

Is Debra Struzinski a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are FL LMFT MT5038 and CT LMFT 001017.

In which languages does Debra Struzinski provide therapy?

Debra provides therapy in English.

Where is Debra Struzinski located?

She is located in Connecticut.

How can I work with Debra Struzinski as my therapist?

You can work with Debra Struzinski through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Debra Struzinski work with international clients?

Debra Struzinski does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Debra Struzinski cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Debra integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply and creating a supportive space so clients can explore their goals and values - it often helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that identifies patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, and teaches strategies to reframe thoughts and develop coping tools. She also uses motivational interviewing, a collaborative style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, and readiness-based goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Debra collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit best given their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy stays relevant and effective for the individual or family.

Online therapy with Debra is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and flexibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life, and allow clients to engage with a licensed professional in ways that suit their comfort and routine.

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