Certified Gottman Couples Therapist
Lee, Massachusetts
Phone: 516-647-2296
Email: deborahlsinger@gmail.com
Website: dsingercounseling.com
Clinical & Relational Approach
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over four decades of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. My work is grounded in evidence-based, research-informed approaches, with particular emphasis on the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy, trauma-informed care, and substance use treatment.
I practice from a relational and attachment-focused framework, helping clients understand patterns of interaction, emotional regulation, and the ways earlier experiences influence present-day relationships. Therapy is collaborative, structured, and thoughtfully paced, with attention to safety, accountability, and emotional connection. I hold a strong belief in the capacity for repair and growth, even in relationships that feel stuck, strained, or impacted by significant rupture.
Areas of Clinical Focus
- Relationship distress and high-conflict dynamics
- Premarital counseling and relationship preparation
- Infidelity and betrayal trauma
- Life transitions and identity shifts
- Substance use and recovery within relational systems
- Trauma and complex developmental trauma
- ADHD and neurodiversity-affirming care
Professional Training & Certifications
- Certified Gottman Couples Therapist
- Certified Trauma Therapist
- Certified Clinical ADHD Therapist
- Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)
- Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
- Employee Assistance Professional (EAP)
Populations Served
- Couples
- Adults and adolescents
- Parents and new parents
Fees & Payment: 90-minute sessions: $350, Out-of-network provider