Hello! Navigating through life's challenges, at times, can be difficult. Finding a counselor where there is a "good fit" can be just as challenging, but this fit is essential to make the necessary progress in conquering life's challenges. Here is some information about me that will help you get to know me: My name is Debra McCall, and I have been a licensed certified social worker for over 25 years and have experience providing multicultural counseling to adults and from diverse backgrounds. I am skilled at helping persons work through family conflicts, depression, trauma and abuse , post-traumatic stress, domestic violence and motivational challenges. I utilize solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavior strategies, motivational techniques, , and trauma-focused interventions.
My clients have reported that I am caring, empathetic, honest, empowering, and nonjudgmental. I treat all persons with dignity and respect. The relationship I have with clients is very important I see my role in this professional relationship as one of a partnership to help you meet goals, to help you discover more about your inner strength, and how to utilize this strength to face and overcome challenges and difficulties. Empowering others is one of my best professional attributes. I believe every individual has the capacity to manage difficulties rather than allow the difficulties to manage you.
Your comfort level is very important to me as it relates to sessions. Therefore, whatever manner you are most comfortable with is how we will proceed: video sessions or phone calls or perhaps text. During the week, I am available in the evenings , and weekends are flexible. I also check emails frequently and will respond within the same 24 hour period.
Based on what you have read, if you feel we can develop a partnership to manage issues and challenges, make those steps towards a fulfilling life, please feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to taking the step with you.
SPECIALTIES
Family Conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief and loss
Self esteem
Depression
Also experienced in:
Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Coaching , HIV/AIDS, Stress and Anxiety
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 25
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Codependency, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 045805
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Debra McCall. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Debra helped me immensely through a really difficult time in my life. I was able to tell her things I have never told anyone because I was too ashamed, and she led me to healing and forgiveness I thought I would never be able to give. I would highly recommend her to someone looking for a therapist.
Written on Nov 14, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes