Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Debra Dean, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - grief and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW13448
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 12955284-3501
- NPI
- 1932118841
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Debra supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Grief and loss
- Depression and bipolar
- Stress and anxiety
About Debra
Debra Dean is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licenses in Florida and Utah and 35 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical problem solving and uses her long background in multiple settings to help people facing major life stressors and losses.
Her work often addresses grief and loss, bipolar disorder and depression. She also helps people manage anxiety, stress, compassion fatigue, and addictions. Intimacy concerns, relationship struggles, and recovery from narcissistic abuse are other common topics she sees.
Debra describes herself as solution oriented. Sessions are generally focused on identifying steps that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. She views each person as the expert on their story and looks for strengths to build on while providing education and support.
Debra has experience with aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and family of origin concerns. She also works with workplace problems, women’s issues, intellectual disability related concerns, and LGBT topics.
People who want direct, straightforward collaboration that targets specific problems often find this practical style useful. To start, she asks about goals and priorities, then suggests approaches that match those needs while offering clear next steps.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Debra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive approaches help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and create workable strategies to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Problem-focused strategies concentrate on concrete steps for coping with life changes, grief, workplace stress, and caregiving challenges.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will review your goals and preferences, then suggest techniques that fit the problems you want to address. Together you decide which methods to try and adjust them based on how they work in real life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments are simpler to schedule. Licensed professionals and therapists often use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and to offer consistent follow-up while focusing on practical, measurable goals.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Florida, Utah
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with grief and loss, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and recovery from narcissistic abuse.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is solution oriented and practical. She focuses on steps that reduce distress and improve daily functioning while offering education and support.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 35 years of professional work experience across multiple settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and Utah.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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