Jocelyn Pettenato, LCSW

Jocelyn Pettenato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York and Connecticut with more than 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, relationship stress, self-esteem and confidence struggles, and the challenges that accompany major life transitions.

Her work is grounded in a collaborative, client-centered approach that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change. Jocelyn attends to the connections between mind, body, and spirit while helping clients process past experiences, improve day-to-day functioning, and build skills to face future changes with greater resilience and agency.

Jocelyn holds an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical social work. She has completed extensive training and certifications in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She has also trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) for work with couples and families. The breadth of this training allows her to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and goals.

Jocelyn offers practical, compassionate care informed by both skills-based interventions and deeper therapeutic exploration. She aims to help clients find effective coping strategies, restore a sense of balance, and create meaningful forward movement in their lives.