- Years in practice
- 10
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Debra
Debra Stone is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing addictions, relationship struggles, family conflict, and parenting challenges. She works with individuals who are also dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. Debra brings a calm, straightforward approach that focuses on practical steps and real-life solutions.
She sees clients as the experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Sessions are focused on clear goals and usable tools to manage emotions, reduce conflict, and change unhelpful patterns. Her style is supportive and empowering, with an emphasis on small changes that add up over time. Debra has ten years of professional experience and holds the LCSW credential, licensed in Florida.
That background includes work with people coping with process addictions, drug and alcohol addiction, divorce and separation, blended family issues, and concerns tied to aging and intellectual disability. She also offers support for women and young adults facing life transitions. In sessions she helps people name problems, try new behaviors, and track what works.
She encourages honest conversation about guilt, shame, infidelity, and intimacy-related issues while keeping goals practical and achievable. Parents can expect help with communication strategies, boundary-setting, and managing the stress of caregiving. Work is offered in English and delivered through flexible online formats.
Prospective clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
What Debra works with
Everything Debra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Debra helps people with.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches that fit parenting and relationship work
Debra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior change and practical problem solving. One approach emphasizes identifying patterns that cause conflict or fuel addictive behavior, then replacing those patterns with clearer actions and routines to reduce stress and improve relationships. This method helps with parenting routines, cravings, and repetitive arguments.Another common technique she draws on supports emotion regulation and coping skills. It teaches ways to notice strong feelings, pause, and choose a response that matches your goals rather than reacting automatically. This is useful for managing anger, anxiety, and intense moments with family members.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and daily life. Clients are involved in deciding which techniques to try and how to adapt them so they fit real schedules and responsibilities.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual feedback. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging offer quick touchpoints and written reflections between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy parenting and work routines while keeping progress steady.
Questions people ask about Debra
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with addictions, relationship and family conflict, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, stress, anger, and self-esteem issues, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and supportive, focusing on clear goals, usable tools, and building on each person's strengths to create manageable change.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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