- Relationship challenges
- Life transitions
- Men's wellbeing
About Debra
Debra Washington is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people manage relationship strains, depression, and shifts in self-esteem. She commonly supports people facing major life changes and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce. Debra also works with clients concerned about body image and social anxiety, and she notes an interest in men's issues and women's issues within her practice.
Debra uses a calm, person-focused style in sessions. She pays attention to what feels most important to each person and adapts her approach to their goals. Conversations are practical and direct, with the aim of improving day-to-day coping and communication.
Her work blends several well-known counseling approaches. Debra draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client’s perspective, and she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing helps when people are ambivalent about change, and Solution-Focused Therapy supports quick goal-setting and progress tracking.
In practice, sessions often involve talking through recent events, identifying one or two small changes to try between meetings, and checking what worked. Debra emphasizes building self-understanding and clearer ways of relating to others. She aims to help clients leave sessions with concrete ideas they can use right away.
Based in New York, Debra holds an NY LCSW credential. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's Start Therapy flow and complete a brief matching questionnaire.
How Debra’s approaches work in online therapy
Debra commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person, which helps when someone needs a steady space to sort feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is useful for addressing depression, anxiety, and unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Debra works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in as therapy progresses and adjusts techniques if something isn’t working well for the client.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people attend from a quieter location or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably. Ask about current session options when you schedule to match timing and format to your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Debra work with?
She helps people with relationship strains, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with major life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, body image, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-focused and practical. Sessions aim to clarify goals, try small changes, and build better day-to-day coping.
How much experience does she have?
Debra has 15 years of clinical experience working with emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds an NY LCSW credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.