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- Addictions support
- Family and parenting
- Depression and anxiety
About Debra
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 10 years of experience. Debra Stone helps people address addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, stress, and changes related to career or life transitions.
She works with adults facing issues such as intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping after separation or divorce. Debra also focuses on substance and behavioral addictions, blended family dynamics, and concerns tied to aging, autism spectrum traits, intellectual disability, and women’s issues.
Her approach starts from the belief that each person knows their story and already carries strengths to draw on. In sessions she listens, asks direct questions, and helps people map practical steps they can try between meetings. The emphasis is on concrete strategies for managing emotions and making choices that fit daily life.
Debra frames change as a series of small, testable steps rather than a single big shift. She will work with a client to set short-term goals and check progress regularly. Conversations cover coping skills for stress, plans for reducing harmful behavior, and ways to repair or redefine important relationships.
People looking to begin work with her can expect straightforward discussion about goals and next steps. She uses her decade of clinical experience to guide problem solving, reduce overwhelm, and help people move toward clearer decisions about their life and relationships.
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Therapeutic approaches and what online work looks like
Debra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping and change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches emotion regulation, stress management, and relapse prevention skills to reduce harmful behaviors and manage mood swings. This helps with addiction recovery, anxiety, anger, and bipolar-related mood challenges.Another approach is problem-solving and behavioral planning. That involves breaking problems into small steps, testing changes between sessions, and adjusting plans based on what works. It is useful for parenting challenges, relationship repairs, career choices, and navigating separation or divorce.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. That selection is revisited as progress is tracked and needs shift.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family, work, and other obligations. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, or regular scheduled meetings that remove travel time and support steady follow-through on coping strategies.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, stress, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style treats the client as the expert in their story and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize listening, goal setting, and measurable progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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