Hi! My name is Debbie Bichachi, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida. I earned my B.A. from Brandeis University in Sociology and Psychology and my M.S.W. from Columbia University in Advanced Clinical Social Work. My specialty is in treating individuals with depression and anxiety disorders including OCD, phobias, panic, generalized anxiety and social anxiety. I am a Behavioral Treatment Therapy Institute (BTTI) graduate and I am clinically trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also integrate mindfulness exercises into my practice.
My approach is goal-oriented, strength-based, warm and engaging. I strive to create an open, non-judgmental space for you to share your daily thoughts, fears, hopes and goals. As a team, we will create specific and gradual goals leading towards your long-term goals. We can use journaling and questionnaires to help create these goals and we can then navigate each one at a comfortable pace. By noticing the interplay of your thoughts and behaviors and emotions, and choosing a desired direction, we will be able to work towards your long-term goals.
Ultimately, we are striving to not simply treat a problem, but to improve the overall quality and satisfaction of your life. I look forward to speaking with you.
Please feel free to message me with any further questions.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW9658
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I started therapy too late. I should've started much sooner. When I started I was a basket case. To be honest..I probably would've been better sooner but I didn't do homework as I was suppose to. plus my situation was very chaotic. I didn't have time for worksheets but debra made time for me. She listened and let me ramble. She let me do and say what i had to. When she was able to get a word in , it made me think a different way about what was going on. Yeah...she's helped me. A LOT. I can't wait to open up more. Not that i didn't before but now I might go for it all.
Written on May 21, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Debra has helped me deepen my understanding of myself and break down any issues at hand to come back to the present moment. I am so grateful to be paired with an amazing therapist!
Written on Apr 07, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Words cannot express how much of a help Debra is to me in all matters of my life. I am a changed person because of the things she has taught me. I absolutely love doing my therapy with her.
Written on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Debra listens to in-depth, validates me, and supports me. She never fails to make me feel truly heard. She has such a warm spirit that feels like home. She makes things very comfortable and allows you to take your time. Seriously, I had a good feeling on our VERY first session.
Written on Aug 29, 2020 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She's awesome, she listens to me gives me good advice and she's such a sweet person
Written on Aug 27, 2020 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Debra has been so kind and caring. She listens intently to what you have to say. She had definitely helped me learning some coping mechanisms to deal with my anger.
Written on Aug 27, 2020 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks