Deborah Salant

Deborah Salant is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who brings 33 years of experience to her practice. She meets people where they are and aims to build a trusting connection so clients can talk through what matters most. Her work covers stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and anger among other issues.

Deborah adapts her approach to each situation. She uses client-centered methods to focus on what the client wants, and she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques when people need concrete ways to change patterns. Emotionally-focused ideas and psychodynamic thinking inform how she looks at relationship patterns and emotional history.

She has particular experience with chronic depression, anxiety, substance use, and fertility-related stress. Deborah also spends time helping families facing aging or health challenges, and she continues to work with parents of young children using behavioral strategies to manage everyday parenting stresses.

Sessions usually occur weekly or every other week depending on where someone is in therapy. Deborah starts by gathering a brief history so she understands why someone is seeking help right now. Together with each client she sets goals and checks progress as therapy moves along.

Deborah works with people across sexual orientations and gender identities. She offers services in English and French and accepts international clients. She aims to create a comfortable space for open conversation and practical progress toward feeling better.

How Deborah's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and pace. The therapist listens carefully and follows the client's lead to build trust and clarify goals. This approach helps when someone needs a safe space to sort through emotions and decide what to change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and simple tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, mood, sleeping, and behavior changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand emotional patterns in relationships and learn new ways to connect and respond to each other.

Finding the right mix is a shared process. Deborah will work with clients to figure out which methods suit their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques as progress is made, checking in about what helps and what needs to shift.

Confirm available session options before booking, since the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and permit shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows continuity of care for international clients who need to work across time zones. Discussing practical scheduling and communication preferences at the first meeting helps shape a plan that fits everyday life.