- Client-centered care
- Goal focused
- Mindfulness tools
About Debra
Debra Martin is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with nine years of clinical experience. She uses a collaborative, respectful approach to help people sort through stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also addresses parenting concerns, attention challenges, anger, self-esteem, and money and financial issues.
Debra believes therapy is a team effort. She listens first, then helps people set small, practical goals. Sessions focus on everyday steps that fit into a person’s life rather than long lists of theory. She aims to make the process clear and manageable.
Her work draws on client-centered and solution-focused ideas. That means Debra centers the person’s own perspective and looks for realistic steps that move things forward. Mindfulness techniques are used to help calm stress and manage strong emotions when needed.
Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit for people who want to change habits or make decisions about careers, finances, or relationships. She supports clients as they weigh options and build small, sustainable plans. Progress is steady and practical rather than rushed.
Debra has experience helping with family of origin issues, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and isolation or loneliness. She also works with hearing impaired clients and those facing attachment or communication problems. Her aim is to match each person’s goals with simple, achievable steps.
Approaches for online change and everyday challenges
Client-centered therapy puts the person’s perspective first. The therapist listens with curiosity and helps clients name what matters most. This approach works well for stress, relationship concerns, and decisions about work or money.Solution-focused therapy looks for small steps that lead to real change. Sessions often focus on clear goals and practical actions people can try between meetings. It can help with career moves, parenting challenges, and managing anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily routine. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes regular follow-ups simpler for people juggling caregiving, work, or school. Licensed professionals can help you decide how to structure sessions so they fit your life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Debra commonly help with?
Debra helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses parenting, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, sleeping, career issues, and money and financial issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style that focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize listening, goal setting, and finding solutions that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She holds nine years of experience as a licensed social worker in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and she practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Debra?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.