About Debra
Debra Pintel Steiner helps adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and trauma. She also works with people dealing with addictions, parenting strain, sleep problems, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Debra is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California with ten years of experience.
She aims to build a trusting, respectful connection so clients can say what matters to them. Sessions give people space to talk through feelings and worries.
How Debra works
The goal is to notice patterns and try practical steps that fit each person's life. Debra draws on client-centered therapy to follow the client's lead and focus on what matters most. She uses mindfulness techniques to help people calm their minds and notice reactions in the moment.
Trauma-focused work addresses painful memories and teaches ways to reduce their hold on daily life. Her background includes work in child welfare where she provided family counseling and individual support for adults with mental and chronic physical health concerns. That experience shaped a straightforward style that values safety and steady progress.
In sessions she listens without judgment and helps people identify small changes they can try between meetings. She collaborates on goals and adjusts approaches as needs shift. The pace is set by the client, with practical steps and emotional support along the way.
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What Debra works with
The areas below are the ones Debra selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on hearing the person's concerns and following their lead. It helps people set goals that matter to them and feel understood in sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and notice thoughts without getting swept away. It can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and managing strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and make adjustments as needed. Decisions about focus and techniques are collaborative and paced to what the person needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people keep visual connection for deeper conversation. Phone sessions work when a camera is not convenient or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins and pacing that can fit a busy day. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions and to continue work through life changes.
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