Therapist profile
Debra Stone - LCSW
Debra Stone, LCSW - Family and parenting support
Continue with DebraAbout
- Addictions and process issues
- Relationship and intimacy work
- Parenting and family problems
About Debra
Debra Stone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing addictions, relationship strain, family and parenting concerns, mood and anxiety symptoms, and life transitions. She also addresses issues such as intimacy, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with bipolar disorder and major changes.
She approaches sessions as a practical conversation about what is happening at home and what needs to change. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear, step-by-step ways to manage stress, reduce conflict, and handle upsetting behaviors related to substance or process addictions.
Her background includes a decade of practice helping people work through family problems, divorce and separation, blended family issues, and parenting strain. She also has experience with aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, intellectual disability, and women’s issues. Problem areas like infidelity, guilt, shame, and process addictions are part of her caseload.
In session she listens for practical patterns and realistic changes. Conversations often include coping strategies, boundary-setting, and planning next steps for day-to-day life. Work may touch on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and stabilizing routines when life feels chaotic.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect a focus on measurable, doable adjustments rather than abstract concepts. People who want straightforward help with family or parenting stress will find a direct, experience-based approach.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Debra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that looks at specific behaviors and routines to change what causes distress; this helps with addictions, parenting conflicts, and daily stressors. Another approach centers on skills for managing emotions and relationships, teaching concrete tools for anger regulation, communication, and setting boundaries. These methods are aimed at reducing conflict at home and improving day-to-day coping.Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to identify goals and try approaches that fit those goals. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps and what does not, so clients play an active role in shaping their care.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy into a busy life and making it easier to keep regular sessions. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for shorter check-ins, talking when schedules are tight, or avoiding travel time. Licensed professionals can use this flexibility to focus on concrete steps that carry into everyday routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She looks for strengths clients can use and focuses on clear steps to reduce conflict and manage stress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience supporting adults with family, relationship, and addiction-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the provided biography. Please confirm the available formats before booking.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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