Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Debra Pintel Steiner, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - adult mental health
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 20375
- NPI
- 1992831887
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Debra
Debra Pintel Steiner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with ten years of experience. She works with adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and other life stresses. She also supports people dealing with trauma, addictions, ADHD, and career or parenting pressures.
Before focusing on private practice, she worked for Alameda County Child Protective Services. There she provided family counseling for people involved in the child welfare system. She also has experience offering individual therapy to adults with chronic physical health concerns alongside mental health needs.
In current practice she sees adults for individual therapy. Sessions address mood, sleep, intimacy-related issues, anger, and self-esteem. She helps clients talk through relationship concerns and manage compassion fatigue without relying on clinical jargon.
Her approach centers on Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She aims to build a trusting working relationship so clients can share emotions and start to notice different ways of responding to problems.
Practical issues like work, family responsibilities, and finances are part of the conversation. Debra uses straightforward techniques and reflective listening to help people set small, manageable goals. The focus is on what can change now and next steps clients can take between sessions.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can clarify feelings and priorities. It helps with relationship tensions, depression, and finding practical next steps.Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep and emotion regulation. It can be helpful for anxiety, anger, and coping with life changes.
Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past hurt affects current reactions and helps people build skills to manage triggers and distress. It is used when trauma or abuse is part of the problem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Debra will collaborate with each client to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can change as therapy progresses and new priorities emerge.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into workdays, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and grounding practices in real-life settings between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family stress, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, sleep problems, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She practices client-centered work with mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques, using listening, reflection, and practical strategies to address daily life problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience, including time at Alameda County Child Protective Services providing family counseling.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers