Therapist profile
Deborah Salant, LICSW
Licensed LICSW - Family and parenting focus
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- Depression and anxiety
- Substance use support
- Parenting strategies
About Deborah
Deborah Salant is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 33 years of experience. She helps people cope with anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, trauma, and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and French and she has worked with clients of diverse sexual orientations and identities.
She meets with individuals and has experience working with families and couples. Deborah often begins by gathering a concise history of the current problems and any relevant background. She typically sees people weekly or biweekly depending on what stage of work they are in.
Her approach draws on several methods rather than a single technique. She uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive-behavioral strategies and emotionally-focused work when suitable. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas are also part of her toolkit and are selected depending on the situation.
Deborah has long experience supporting people with chronic depression and anxiety and with substance use concerns. She has also worked with fertility-related stress and continues to work with adults facing caregiving for aging relatives and people with health challenges. She frequently helps parents use behavioral strategies to manage the stress of raising young children.
In sessions she focuses on forming a working alliance and setting clear goals. Progress and goals are reviewed periodically. People who choose to work with her start by completing a brief history and then move into regular sessions aimed at practical coping and improved day-to-day functioning.
How sessions work
How Deborah blends approaches for online work
Deborah commonly draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship so people can talk through what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs reflective discussion and steady support for daily stresses and relationships.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a short-term, practical method that identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills to change them. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and parenting-related strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another approach she may use to help people name and work with strong emotions that affect relationships and intimacy.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Deborah will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend approaches that suit the presenting problems. That decision is made with the client and adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like CBT exercises, emotion-focused conversations, and motivational interviewing to remote sessions while keeping practical goals central.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, French
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What concerns does she help with at home?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship and family tensions, parenting strain, grief, trauma, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses client-centered listening with practical methods from cognitive-behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused work, choosing techniques to fit the situation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of clinical experience and has worked with a wide range of issues including chronic depression, anxiety, and substance use.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and French and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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