LMFT, 35 years of experience
New to Grow
Hi, I’m Debra! Accepting New Clients. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut and Florida with over 35 years of professional experience helping individuals, couples and families navigate life challenges. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. I will tailor your therapy goals to meet your unique and specific needs. My passion is helping individuals and couples develop healthy life skills and coping strategies, improve communication, enhance self-esteem and when relationships have been strained rebuild trust and connection with others to create stronger, more fulfilling relationships. I evolved into my role as a Marriage & Family Therapist after years of working as a Community Social Worker in a variety of multicultural environments as well as many years working in early childhood development.
Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier lifestyle takes courage. I'm here to listen and support you in that process. Whether you are looking to repair, reconnect, or create balance and fulfilment, I would be honored to support you on your journey.
I approach therapy from a collaborative, strengths-based philosophy, using a non-judgmental and compassionate approach to assist you in achieving your desired goals.
I can help with Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Transitions, Life Challenges, Coping with Life Changes, Addictions, Trauma, Grief, Intimacy-related Issues, Anger Management, Career Difficulties, Compassion Fatigue, ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, First Responder Issues, & Jealousy.
My Treatment Method is Person-centered. I approach therapy for individuals, couples and families from a supportive environment using a collaborative, strengths-based philosophy, non-judgmental and compassionate approach to assist you in achieving your desired goals.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment is a client-centered approach that focuses on identifying and amplifying your strengths and resources and empowering you to help you achieve your goals! I’m qualified in helping clients with a variety of issues related to interpersonal conflict, stress and anger management, anxiety, depression, addictions, recovery from substance use, trauma, grief, career difficulties, ADHD, interpersonal boundaries, life transitions as well as coping with life changes and challenges.