Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 38 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 8 more.

Deborah Maqueira FL License MH17791

LMHC, 17 years of experience

Often rebooked

Clients say this provider is

Warm
Open-minded
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

About me

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.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

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.

The clients I'm 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. I am also a Celiac Disease patient and advocate, so if you are new to, or struggling with all that leading a medically necessary gluten free life and this disease (or another autoimmune issue) entails, I am here to walk that walk with you.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

Grief

Health/Medical Issues

Self Esteem

Trauma and PTSD

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Need some help sorting your thoughts and using your strengths to tackle a problem or achieve a goal? Let's get to work.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Is your inner voice a motivating coach, or a critic who sabotages your efforts to meet your goals? Change your thoughts to change your life.

, 17 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

May 11, 2026

Deborah is always helpful and she will always provide you with great feedback

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Deborah

May 5, 2026

Deborah is a very caring and wonderful therapist. I enjoy my sessions with her. She has taught me to think different and she has helped me through some of the toughest times of my life.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 10 with Deborah

March 30, 2026

Deborah has allowed me an open space to grapple with some challenging situations. I’m greatly appreciative of her ability to let me just be myself.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 9 with Deborah