- stress and anxiety
- grief and loss
- practical coping skills
About Debra
Debra Counadis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Hawaii with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Her practice notes additional focus on control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
She uses straightforward conversation to clarify what matters most to each person. Sessions emphasize practical steps and coping strategies that fit into daily life. Debra adapts the pace so people feel able to speak without pressure and can try things between meetings.
Her background includes two decades of clinical work in Hawaii, where she has supported people through loss and big life changes. That experience shapes a calm, steady approach to problem solving and planning. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment choices and decisions.
In the room she listens for patterns that keep someone feeling stuck and then helps identify small, achievable changes. Work may include skill practice, managing symptoms, and talking through difficult emotions. Debra encourages clients to set realistic goals and reviews progress at each visit.
People who want clear explanations and practical steps often find this style helpful. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Debra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and manageable steps. One common approach helps people learn coping skills for anxiety and stress by identifying triggers, practicing breathing and grounding skills, and building small behavior changes. This approach supports day-to-day symptom management and reducing avoidance.Another approach emphasizes working through grief and difficult emotions by creating space to tell the story, name what has been lost, and build routines that bring back meaning. That method helps people move forward while honoring what mattered to them.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Debra will discuss options with each client, consider their goals and preferences, and adjust methods as needed. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so the plan matches what is actually helping.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a break or avoiding travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to maintain continuity when life is hectic, while still focusing on practical skills and progress.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes, plus issues like guilt, shame, isolation, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses clear conversation and practical steps, focusing on coping strategies and small changes you can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Hawaii.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.