Debra Matthews-Robinson, LCSW
About me
As a licensed therapist in Florida, I bring over two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through life's most challenging transitions. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person's unique journey, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, grief, and addiction.
I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore personal growth, heal from past experiences, and develop stronger coping strategies. My therapeutic style integrates evidence-based practices with genuine empathy, helping individuals navigate complex emotional landscapes.
My professional focus centers on supporting clients through self-love exploration, communication challenges, managing guilt and shame, processing life changes, and addressing mood disorders. Whether you're struggling with panic attacks, caregiver stress, or seeking personal transformation, I'm committed to walking alongside you with understanding and professional guidance.
I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems, creating an inclusive environment that honors your individual experience and supports your path toward healing and personal empowerment.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
License information
FL LCSW SW8464
Reviews
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I love working with Debra.
She listens, suggests, and helps me a lot. I look forward to all my visits with her.
Written on Jul 16, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Debra's helped me point attention to areas I would never have attended to and for that I'm thankful! She implements realistic approaches and helps cultivate a presence that's open to your own personal growth. Highly recommend!
Written on Apr 14, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I feel heard and seen and not like I have to probe everything
Written on Nov 17, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Debra pulls things out of me that I didn't know was there.
Written on Nov 01, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
Debra is a wonderful therapist and is easy to talk to
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and anger management
Debra is a great listener. She’s very relatable and kind. Highly recommend her.
Written on Sep 08, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 6 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem