- Focus on real change
- Short steps and goals
- Compassionate listening
About Debra
Debra Rice is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unhappy. She listens to what matters to each person and works with them to find practical steps forward. Her approach is calm and straightforward, aimed at easing stress and improving daily life.
She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help people notice what matters and change unhelpful habits. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered care also shape her work, so sessions include both practical strategies and time to be heard.
Many people come to her about anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, or sleep problems. She also helps with parenting concerns, career stress, addiction issues, and life transitions. Debra pays attention to caregiver stress, body image concerns, and feelings of isolation as well.
With 14 years of experience, she guides people through short-term problems and longer adjustments. Sessions are aimed at finding realistic changes the person can try between meetings. Debra helps people set clear goals and track small wins.
She practices in New York and offers therapy in English. To begin, people choose a matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to the listed process. Debra invites a direct conversation about what’s most pressing and works side by side with each person to find manageable solutions.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by focusing on small, meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches straightforward skills to change patterns and improve sleep, mood, and daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and how early connections affect current coping, which can be useful for relationship strain and caregiver stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Debra will collaborate with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they will pick strategies to practice between sessions and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people meet from a quieter spot when that’s available. Licensed professionals use the same therapeutic tools online as in person, and sessions can focus on sleep routines, anxiety skills, grief processing, or practical habit changes that fit into daily life.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Debra help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, sleep difficulties, addictions, career strain, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues like body image, caregiver stress, isolation, and attachment concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends practical skill-building with empathic listening. She draws on CBT and ACT tools while keeping sessions focused on doable steps and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with people through temporary and longer-term challenges. That background guides her use of focused techniques and goal setting.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can clients outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees are provided during the scheduling process.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability listed on the site.