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Deborah Mobley

Deborah Mobley

LMHC

Florida

Motivational, trauma-focused counselor

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH2236
Experience
40 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Cognitive behavioral therapy
    • Trauma-focused care

    About Deborah

    Deborah Mobley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people make healthier choices and find coping paths after trauma. She brings four decades of experience to sessions and uses practical methods to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address substance misuse. Deborah speaks plainly and listens first to understand each person's situation.

    Her approach centers on evidence-based work such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and to build momentum for recovery. Sessions aim to break problems into manageable steps and practice new ways of responding to stress and cravings.

    Deborah has supported people after major losses from disasters and personal crises. She pays attention to everyday struggles like sleep problems, parenting strain, grief, and career uncertainty. She also works with issues such as eating concerns, intimacy-related problems, and compassion fatigue arising from caregiving roles.

    In the room she starts where the person is and moves toward clear goals. Conversations are direct but compassionate, with a focus on skills that can be used between sessions. Her long experience informs practical suggestions for coping and relapse prevention.

    People who choose Deborah can expect a steady, goal-oriented process. She helps clients weigh options, set achievable targets, and practice new behaviors. The overall aim is greater stability and clearer choices when life feels overwhelming.

  2. How Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Trauma-Focused Care Work Online

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people clarify their own reasons for change. It is useful for addressing substance use, hesitation about change, and strengthening personal motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve sleep or eating habits. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing upsetting events and building strategies to manage triggers and distress.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can mix techniques, for example using Motivational Interviewing to set goals and CBT to practice new skills, or shifting focus to trauma work when safety and stabilization are in place.

    Confirm the session formats offered before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, reducing travel time, fitting a session into a lunch break, or avoiding the need to be on camera during short check-ins. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus so therapy slips into everyday routines without adding extra strain.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Drug and alcohol addictionLife purposePost-traumatic stress

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    40+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Deborah commonly address?

    She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, substance misuse, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and career or life-purpose questions.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    She uses practical, evidence-based methods and listens first to understand where a person is. Conversations are collaborative and skills-focused so clients can try new strategies between sessions.

    How long has she worked in this field?

    She has 40 years of experience providing mental health care and recovery support in a variety of settings.

    What credentials and location are listed for Deborah?

    She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are sessions priced and billed?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin the process of working together?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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