Debra Stone - LCSW

Debra Stone - LCSW helps people facing addictions and related struggles find steadier footing. She works with those coping with relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, mood concerns like depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, and issues with intimacy, anger, or self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with career transitions and life changes. Debra practices in Florida and brings ten years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker. Debra centers sessions on the belief that each person knows their story best. She listens for strengths clients already have and builds on those resources. Conversations focus on practical steps and clear goals, so progress feels concrete rather than abstract. When substance use or process addictions are involved, she addresses both the behaviors and the feelings that keep them going. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people name priorities, try different coping strategies, and notice what works. Parents receive help managing stress, setting boundaries, and handling blended family or separation strains when those come up. Debra also brings experience working with aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, and concerns that affect young adults and women. She offers guidance around guilt, shame, infidelity, and the particular pressures of addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling, exercise, or pornography. People who choose Debra can expect direct, respectful conversation and practical tools tailored to their situation. She supports each person’s goals and helps them plan steps they can use between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Debra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach helps people identify patterns that keep problems in place and then practices new behaviors to replace them; this is useful for addictions and habit-related concerns. Another approach emphasizes building on existing strengths and coping skills, helping clients use everyday resources to manage stress, mood, and relationship challenges. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Debra collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She will adjust methods over time based on what is helpful, and clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions remain practical and relevant. If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between appointments. It can also let people try shorter or more focused sessions when that suits their schedule. Talk with Debra about the rhythm and length of sessions that will work best for you.