- Grief and loss
- Family of origin
- Narcissistic abuse recovery
About Debra
Debra Dean is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of practice, licensed in Florida and Utah. She works with adults facing grief and loss, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. She also helps with issues related to aging parents, narcissistic abuse recovery, and relationship concerns, including intimacy and self-esteem.
She describes herself as solution oriented and relies on practical problem-solving skills developed across many settings. Sessions focus on identifying strengths in the client’s story and building concrete steps to manage symptoms and daily challenges. She provides education about conditions and strategies to reduce stress and cope with change.
Debra approaches work as a collaborative effort. She listens to how past family roles and expectations still affect current behavior and choices, and she helps people notice patterns that come from their family of origin. From there she supports clients in testing new ways of relating, setting limits, and improving emotional responses.
In grief and end-of-life situations she brings experience with hospice and geriatric concerns, helping people think through practical and emotional tasks. For those recovering from narcissistic relationships she addresses boundaries, self-worth, and steps for recovery rather than assigning blame.
Her style is straightforward and focused on usable skills. She helps people make small changes that fit daily life, and she offers guidance about coping, stress reduction, and rebuilding confidence. Sessions also cover workplace strain, compassion fatigue, and issues faced by women and LGBT clients.
How Debra Uses Practical Techniques Online
Debra works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize problem solving and skill building. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns that come from early family roles and expectations and then practicing new, healthier responses. This helps people who notice family-of-origin patterns still influencing their relationships and choices.Another approach centers on coping skills for mood and stress management. That includes short, concrete tools to reduce anxiety, manage depressive symptoms, and handle difficult moments related to grief or caregiving. These techniques are taught in clear steps and practiced during sessions so they can be applied between meetings.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Debra will review what has and hasn’t helped in the past and will work with clients to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusts as goals change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which options are available before booking. In general, working with a licensed professional online can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some formats can be better for shorter updates while others suit longer therapeutic work; Debra will help determine the best plan for each person.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Florida, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on grief, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, addictions, intimacy and self-esteem problems, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She is solution oriented and focuses on practical problem solving and education to help people manage symptoms and daily challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience across multiple settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and Utah and practices from Florida.
Which language are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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