Deborah Maqueira, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Deborah

Deborah Maqueira is a licensed mental health counselor with 17 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the everyday struggles that come with life changes. She aims to make therapy clear and straightforward for parents who are searching for practical help around family and parenting concerns.

Deborah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness tools to tailor sessions to each person.

Background and approach

Sessions include direct conversation, simple exercises, and sometimes memorable analogies that help clients see old patterns differently. She brings empathy and respect to sessions while also offering gentle challenge and a bit of humor. Her work often addresses issues like self-esteem, coping with loss, addiction, relationship concerns, intimacy, and anger.

She also assists with focused topics such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, career shifts, hoarding, and end-of-life concerns. Deborah adapts techniques to the issue at hand so people can build practical skills and clearer thinking. Deborah holds the Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential - FL LMHC MH17791.

She practices from Florida and provides services in English. Therapy sessions are offered through a mix of formats to fit different schedules and needs. People who prefer straightforward language and concrete tools may find Deborah’s style a good match.

She balances warmth and challenge to help people move past stuck patterns and toward realistic next steps.

Online approaches that focus on practical change

Deborah often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear, step-by-step techniques. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems that respond well to skill practice and thought work.

She also applies Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or unsure about change. This approach uses respectful conversation to strengthen motivation and tap into personal reasons for wanting to take different steps.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will listen to concerns, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what works for each person’s goals and preferences. She aims to build practical skills together rather than rely on one fixed method.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around parenting and family demands, reduce travel time, and let people keep progress moving from home or work. Deborah uses these formats so clients can pick the way of meeting that best fits their life and needs.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Deborah help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. Other areas include addictions, self-esteem, intimacy issues, parenting, and career concerns.

What is Deborah's overall approach in sessions?

Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She uses clear conversation, practical exercises, and memorable analogies to help people change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Deborah has 17 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns. That experience guides how she tailors tools and interventions for each person.

What are Deborah's credentials and where is she located?

She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor - FL LMHC MH17791. Her practice is based in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can Deborah work with clients outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Multiple formats let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort.

How do I start therapy with Deborah?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 17 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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