Deborah Salant, LICSW

Deborah Salant is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who brings 33 years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and issues that come with life changes. Deborah also supports people facing grief, trauma, intimacy and parenting stresses, and those navigating health-related challenges.

She meets with individuals, couples, and family members and adapts her approach to each situation. Deborah begins by taking a short history to understand why someone is seeking help right now. She works to build an alliance in the room so people feel comfortable sharing and setting goals together.

Her practice uses a mix of approaches depending on need, including client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused methods, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. She often applies supportive strategies, family systems thinking, and 12-step perspectives when relevant. Goal setting is reviewed regularly so progress can be tracked and adjusted.

Deborah has long experience helping people with chronic depression and anxiety, substance-related concerns, and fertility-related stress. She has a particular interest in the families of aging people and those dealing with health issues, while continuing to support parents of young children with behavioral strategies.

Sessions are generally weekly or biweekly depending on the stage of work. Deborah offers services in English and French and works from her Massachusetts practice with a focus on helping people feel better and live more satisfying lives.

How Deborah's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people clarify their goals and feel heard. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) includes practical tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) concentrates on how people experience and express emotions in relationships and can help with intimacy and communication problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust plans as progress is made.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find therapy delivered remotely can fit into busy schedules more easily and make it simpler to keep weekly or biweekly appointments. Remote sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people access support even when managing caregiving or health demands. Licensed professionals can use these methods to work on the same goals as in-person care, focusing on building skills, tracking progress, and addressing relationship or health-related stresses.