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Debra Washington

Debra Washington

LCSW

New York

Practical support for relationship and life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 090115
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Warm collaborative care
    • Focus on real goals
    • Practical skill building

    About Debra

    Debra Washington is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and major life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward so people feel heard and understood from the first session.

    Debra focuses on practical steps that fit each person's life. She works with people facing divorce or separation, social anxiety, isolation, and communication problems. She also addresses body image, midlife concerns, and issues commonly felt by women and men.

    Her sessions aim to clarify goals and build everyday skills. Debra uses approaches that help people find motivation, solve problems, and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions move at a pace that matches each person's needs and readiness.

    She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients notice what works and what gets in the way. Many people come for help with relationships or to regain confidence after a tough transition. Debra supports them in making steady, realistic changes.

    People who choose Debra usually want a focused, practical path forward with emotional support. She explains options clearly and helps each person pick steps they can try between sessions. The work is about small, manageable changes that add up over time.

  2. How conversational approaches guide online therapy

    Debra uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and take small steps forward. This approach focuses on gentle questions and listening that build motivation and confidence.

    She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions start from the person's experience and priorities. The therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and reflection to clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thought patterns and try different behaviors to feel and function better. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, and self-esteem work.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Debra will talk through goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to find ways of working that feel useful and realistic.

    Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it easier to keep momentum between sessions by practicing steps in everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    She works with depression, relationship strain, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes like divorce or separation. Additional focus areas include body image, social anxiety, isolation, communication problems, men's issues, women's issues, midlife challenges, and self-love.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style is compassionate and collaborative. Sessions emphasize practical steps, clear goals, and building skills that fit everyday life.

    What is her background and experience?

    She has 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate emotional and relational challenges. Her work centers on supporting people through transitions and improving coping strategies.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does payment and cost work?

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

    What are the steps to begin working together?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist 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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