Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 48 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Grief, Women's Issues and 3 more.
Often rebooked
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Therapist & Certified Hypnotherapist, Air Force Veteran Helping teens, and adults heal from trauma, reduce anxiety, overcome limiting beliefs, and reconnect with their authentic selves through EMDR, trauma-informed hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mind-body interventions. 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 populations has given me a profound appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit, whether guiding young clients through developmental struggles, assisting adults through life transitions, or helping individuals heal from past trauma and loss. I integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and hypnotherapy, with compassionate, person-centered care. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can process difficult experiences, build emotional resilience, strengthen self-worth, and experience meaningful, lasting 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.
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Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Hypnotherapy
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.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is utilized to help clients heal from distressing life experiences, trauma, anxiety, and negative beliefs that may be keeping them stuck. EMDR is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach that helps the brain reprocess difficult memories so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity or disruption in daily life.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness Based Therapy reduces stress & anxiety by encouraging non-judgmental acceptance of thoughts & emotions. Incorporating mindfulness into daily routines enhances emotional regulation & overall wellbeing.
Grief Therapy
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.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
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)
16 ratings with written reviews
April 7, 2026
I found Debra to be very warm, kind and intelligent. I can tell she loves what she does.
December 15, 2025
This was such a great session, Debra is very nice and easy to talk to!! Super excited for our next session!!!
October 7, 2025
Loved my session with Deb D. She's very calming in this chaotic, busy world we're all in. She doesn't just create a peaceful tone but bring balance no matter what you are discussing, making it easier to be open and allow for conversation to flow authentically.