Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 48 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety
Debra Sollitto
(she/her)
About me
Welcome! I'm Debra Sollitto. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from New York. I graduated from New York University with a Master's Degree in Social Work. I have been treating clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and various other psychiatric conditions for almost 30 years. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life. Counseling can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we can get acquainted and discuss the issues that brought you to therapy. We will develop a treatment plan together so that you will be able to measure the growth that you make as we move forward.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My 30 years of working with clients have given me a wealth of experience in many areas. I have worked with adults, children, and families. I have served those with developmental delays, educational issues, and clients of all ages and from many different backgrounds.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love helping those struggling with symptoms find the right coping skills to help alleviate their symptoms.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Identifies as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
New York
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
During therapy sessions utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy, I act as a guide to coach the couple to use new communication styles to discuss old problems and create new solutions. I then encourage the couple to practice the skills they learn outside of the sessions. Together, we plan to make new interaction patterns a consistent part of their life.
Family Therapy
During therapy sessions, I emphasize the interconnectedness of family members and how changes in one part of the family system can impact the entire family. We practice problem-solving, planned interventions, finding a space to reevaluate or reshape harmful narratives, and finding ways to shift unhealthy patterns.
Grief Therapy
Bereavement therapy has been shown to help bereaved adults in distress. I offer treatment specific to the individual to deliver maximum benefits rather than provide routine interventions. Bereavement interventions have been shown to speed up the adjustment process, with individuals ultimately regaining pre-loss levels of functionality.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I utilize a strength-based approach based on solution-building rather than problem-solving during therapy sessions. Unlike other forms of psychotherapy that focus on present problems and past causes, SFBT concentrates on your current circumstances and future hopes.
Motivational Interviewing
During therapy sessions, I focus on helping people find the motivation to make a positive behavior change. This client-centered approach is particularly effective for people with mixed feelings about changing their behavior.
5 ratings with written reviews
August 6, 2026
Debra is a great therapist. Debra takes time to ask more questions about different yourself and topics, which she uses to provide tailored advice and a different perspective for when anxiety or other feelings get the best of you. I would recommend Debra for a client who is looking for someone to challenge your thoughts along with providing direct and valuable advice.
Verified client, age 25-34
May 26, 2026
This was my first time ever doing therapy. I felt very seen, heard, and understood within minutes of our session and am looking forward to talking with her again!
Verified client, age 25-34
May 6, 2026
I'm not really sure what brought me to her. I kind of went based off looks and she just had some kind eyes. And the session just proved it.