Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
How Debra works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Debra
Debra Martin is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with nine years of clinical experience. She uses a collaborative, person-focused style to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and changes in their lives. Her approach is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping parents and individuals find clearer ways to cope and make decisions.
She relies on client-centered listening to understand each person's priorities. That means sessions start with the client's goals and move at a comfortable pace.
Background and approach
Mindfulness techniques are used to teach simple ways to calm the body and notice thoughts without getting swept away by them. Motivational interviewing helps people identify what matters most and build momentum toward small change. Solution-focused work keeps conversations aimed at practical steps that can be tried between sessions.
Together these methods guide people toward manageable habits and clearer thinking. Debra has supported people with parenting stress, attention difficulties, sleeping problems, career concerns, and mood changes. She also works with issues around aging, caregiving stress, family of origin concerns, and feelings of isolation.
Sessions are offered in English and arranged to suit each person's schedule. She views therapy as a cooperative process that takes honest effort. Debra helps people set realistic goals, try small experiments, and track progress over time.
To begin, clients choose a start option, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first appointment.
What Debra works with
Everything Debra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Debra's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hearing impaired
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
Approaches Debra lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven online therapy for practical change
Debra draws on client-centered therapy to focus sessions on what matters most to each person. That approach means the conversation follows the client's goals and priorities while the therapist reflects, listens, and helps clarify next steps.She also uses mindfulness techniques to teach short, usable practices that reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management. Motivational interviewing is used to explore what a person cares about and build motivation for small, doable changes. These approaches help with anger, parenting stress, mood shifts, and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Debra will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set clear targets and agree on practical steps to try between sessions.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversations, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or shorter updates. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about Debra
What concerns does Debra commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting strain, ADHD, sleep problems, career questions, and coping with life changes among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, using mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to set goals and try practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Debra has nine years of professional experience as a social work clinician supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - practicing in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment.