- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused goals
About Debra
Debra Washington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes including divorce and separation.
She regularly supports people dealing with social anxiety and phobia, communication problems, isolation and loneliness. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings and clearer ways to notice what triggers distress in social situations.
Debra uses straightforward talk to help people break problems into manageable parts. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to examine thoughts and behaviors, and client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are added when clients want short-term goal work or clearer next steps.
In sessions she models direct communication skills and practices role-play for difficult conversations. She also helps people set small experiments to test new behaviors in social settings. Homework is usually simple and focused on building confidence over time.
Her practice serves adults in New York and sessions are conducted in English. People who want to learn more are invited to use the site button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the client. The therapist reflects concerns and priorities so the client can decide which issues to address and in what order. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small experiments to test new behaviors and reframe unhelpful thoughts. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to clarify goals and strengthen motivation for change, useful when someone feels stuck or unsure what to try next.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Sessions may combine short-term action steps with deeper conversation depending on what the client prefers.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let someone avoid travel on a hectic day. It also supports practicing skills between sessions and reviewing homework together so progress can be tracked over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with depression, self-esteem issues, relationship and family concerns, social anxiety and coping with life changes such as divorce.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set practical next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with adults on interpersonal and life-transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people located in the therapist's authorized region.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.