I am a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with over 20 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ineffective communication skills, grief, stages of life issues and career challenges.
My therapy style is relaxed, patient and supportive. I collaborate with clients to determine the goals of treatment and the best approach for each individual. I incorporate client’s strengths as well as the areas of concern.
My approach is a combination of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral and solution focused therapy.
It takes self-awareness and courage to identify barriers to the positive life you want and to make the decision to work toward making those changes. I’m pleased to partner with you on this journey.
I’m looking forward to meeting you and to starting the journey!
Additional areas of focus: Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW8172
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She’s great. Has helped me a lot and is respectful of my time, and doesn’t ask questions if I am unable to book appts that fit our weekly schedule. She is wonderful.
Written on Sep 21, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Excellent
Written on May 30, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
10
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Deborah has been very kind, patient and understanding with me. She's been great to work with.
Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Deborah is amazing and she has really helped me through the difficult moments in my life
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months
Very kind and understanding! She asks questions to get to what is truly the cause of my problems and fully understand everything, even when I make no sense. I love speaking to her because I don’t feel judged or misunderstood and she always makes sure that I get to address everything on my mind. She’s the best!
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month