- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Goal focused plans
About Deborah
Deborah Trent is a Florida LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of experience. She works with people who bring concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, addiction, and social anxiety and phobia.
She has worked in community mental health, private practice, and residential substance abuse settings. That range means she is used to helping people at different stages of life and recovery. Deborah focuses on practical steps people can take to manage symptoms and regain a sense of control.
Her counseling style draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused work. Sessions emphasize collaboration - the person and therapist set goals together. Conversations tend to be direct and focused on what the person wants to change.
Deborah often helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors in small steps. Mindfulness practices are used to build attention and calm in everyday moments. Solution-focused techniques help identify strengths and small changes that create momentum.
She describes the relationship as a partnership where a plan is shaped around the person's goals. People can expect clear explanations of tools and straightforward suggestions to practice between sessions. The focus is on building skills that fit into daily life and support coping with stress, relationships, work, and recovery.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Deborah uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in practical ways online. Client-centered work focuses on listening, clarifying what matters to the person, and building a plan together. It helps when someone needs steady support while they sort out goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and tests new behaviors step by step, which can be practiced between sessions and reviewed online.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She will work with each person to figure out which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports practicing skills in daily life and discussing what happens between sessions without promising a particular format.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, addiction, social anxiety and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to set clear goals and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in community mental health, private practice, and residential substance abuse settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.