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LMFT

Debra Struzinski, LMFT

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationConnecticut
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Debra

Debra Struzinski brings 24 years of experience as an LMFT to her Connecticut practice, blending relational and inner-directed approaches to help people cope with life’s challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on Internal Family Systems to explore internal parts and how they influence emotions and behavior, while also using client-centered listening and practical cognitive-behavioral techniques to address stress, anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Her work often focuses on relationship dynamics, parenting and family conflict, and transitions such as divorce or career change.

Struzinski approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment goals to the individual’s needs. She also addresses issues like trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns, along with related topics such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and life purpose.

Available in English and licensed in Connecticut, she offers multiple session formats to fit different schedules and preferences, and she supports clients as they take the first steps toward more satisfying relationships and greater emotional balance.

Bringing relational and internal work to online therapy

Debra Struzinski integrates Internal Family Systems and client-centered methods in online work to help clients understand inner parts and strengthen self-led responses. Internal Family Systems involves identifying and working with different internal voices or parts to reduce conflict and soothe protective behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, trauma responses, and patterns that affect relationships. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while they explore values, relationships, and life changes.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and needs during early sessions and adapt methods over time so the work fits each person’s situation. That flexibility allows blending inner-directed exploration with practical cognitive and behavioral skills when helpful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance therapy with work or family responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when schedules change. Licensed professionals can use these options to tailor pacing, homework, and communication between sessions to support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Internal Family Systems with client-centered listening and cognitive-behavioral strategies to explore internal parts, validate experience, and develop practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist working with individuals, couples, and families on relational and personal concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LMFT licensed in Connecticut and lists credential details as FL LMFT MT5038 and CT LMFT 001017 in her profile information.
Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

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

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Connecticut, Florida

Languages

English