LCSW, 6 years of experience
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals across all stages of life as they navigate complex emotional and mental health challenges. My experience working with diverse age groups has given me a profound appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit, whether guiding young clients through developmental struggles, assisting adults in overcoming life transitions, or helping seniors find meaning and peace. I integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches with compassionate, person-centered care, fostering a safe space for healing and growth.
In our first session together, we will build rapport and then address any specific challenges or obstacles that you may need help with. This will help me create a plan that is customized for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
My greatest strengths are being able to listen and provide empathy to the client that I am working with. I find that the most important aspect about being a therapist is listening and being present with the client vs. listening to respond.
I love working with all populations who are struggling with either a traumatic event (whether past or present) or would like to understand how to regulate emotions to better their overall well being.
9 ratings with written reviews
August 2, 2025
Debra is really kind, thoughtful and validating as well as knowledgeable. She’s a wonderful therapist and I’m glad I found her.
July 31, 2025
Very warm and welcoming from the very first session. Excited to continue working together!
July 26, 2025
Debra has truly been an incredible source of support for me. I genuinely cherish our connection and feel so grateful that I can share anything with her. She always gives me her full attention and really listens to what I have to say. In challenging moments, I appreciate being able to turn to her for guidance and understanding. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of a compassionate and empathetic Therapist!
I have been certified and practicing hypnotherapy since 2021. Hypnotherapy can be very effective in changing your overall well being, for the better, as long as you allow it. By focusing on the mind-body connection, hypnotherapy offers a holistic path to relief.Hypnotherapy is approximately 4-6 sessions for treatment to be successful. For each of the 4-6 sessions, I will invite you to relax as you listen to my words as I take you through the different states of hypnosis. Hypnosis allows you to be more open to suggestions in making healthy changes in your perceptions, sensations, emotions, memories, thoughts or behaviors, consciously and subconsciously.
I have experience utilizing Trauma-informed therapy for 6 years, with the most recent being the trauma of the natural disaster, hurricanes and tornadoes in the great state of Florida. This is a mental health approach that recognizes the impact of trauma on emotions, behavior, and thinking. It helps create a safe space for healing while addressing trauma symptoms like anxiety, depression, and emotional numbness.
Mindfulness Based Therapy reduces stress & anxiety by encouraging non-judgmental acceptance of thoughts & emotions. Incorporating mindfulness into daily routines enhances emotional regulation & overall wellbeing.
I have worked in the Hospice setting for over a year and have experience in grief therapy. I have assisted those who lost loved ones by walking with them through the 5 stages of grief- denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
CBT uses the mind-body connection of thoughts influencing feelings which is turn influences behavior. CBT challenges the negative distortions or thought patterns which has helped others. How CBT has been successfully used in therapy: 1. Facing one’s fears instead of avoiding them. (ie. Public speaking) 2. Using role play to prepare for potentially problematic interactions with others. (ie. teens) 3. Learning to calm one’s mind and relax one’s body. (ie. decrease anxiety, worry)