Welcome, I am so glad you are here. Congratulations on taking an important first step towards a healthier you. I would love to help you with your next steps in that journey. I am a licensed mental health counselor serving the state of Florida. Since 2006, I have helped hundreds of people navigate through severe depression and crippling anxiety. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, but will tailor my approach to meet your needs. I use lots of strange analogies, but they seem to help trigger new insights for people and help them to change unhelpful perspectives that they may have been holding on to for years. You will be afforded empathy and respect while we do this work. I challenge people with healthy confrontation if needed, but am also not afraid to use humor as little laughter can go a long way too.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

After symptoms and diagnosis have been addressed with an initial assessment, it all starts with a conversation. You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts, feelings, goals and challenges. I will meet you where you are at, and we will make a plan to get you where you want to be.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

As a Christian therapist, I aspire to live out the biblical gift of encouragement. I see value in people, even when depression has clouded it from their own view. I balance empathy with accountability to promote healthy change. I walk with clients through the pain, and celebrate their successes.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I am your ally in the fight against depression and anxiety. If you are stuck, overwhelmed, fatigued and disconnected, I want to help you get excited about life again. Let's get to work on eliminating the thoughts and behaviors that are holding you back.

About Deborah Maqueira