About Debra
Debra Washington welcomes people feeling stuck by relationship strain, low self-esteem, or major life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely so clients can talk through what matters most. Debra is a New York licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of practice experience and focuses on practical steps toward feeling better.
She helps people dealing with depression, social anxiety, and loneliness. She also supports those facing divorce or separation and people navigating midlife questions.
How Debra works
Body image and communication problems are common topics brought into sessions. Debra uses straightforward methods to set goals and try small changes between meetings. She draws on client-centered work to follow each person's pace and priorities.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when thinking patterns and behaviors are targets for change. Motivational Interviewing helps people find personal reasons to change, and solution-focused techniques keep work goal-oriented and brief when appropriate. Sessions aim to build skills for coping, clearer communication, and stronger self-regard.
People can expect a calm, respectful space to sort through feelings and plan next steps. Debra's approach balances practical tools with time to process emotions. Her aim is to help clients leave sessions feeling understood and with a manageable plan for moving forward.
Debra lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
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.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Debra uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person's lead and create a respectful space to talk. This approach focuses on understanding a person's experience and building trust so they can explore concerns at their own pace.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT is practical and works well for depression, social anxiety, and habits someone wants to change by trying small experiments between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Debra will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts the plan as needs change. The process is collaborative and goal-focused so people know what to expect from their sessions.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit care into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be useful when lower bandwidth or not being on camera helps; live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options provide flexibility for scheduling and different communication preferences.
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