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Deborah Mobley

Compassionate trauma-informed support for families

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
40 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Deborah

Deborah Mobley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and family challenges. She draws on 40 years of clinical experience and focuses on practical steps people can take now. Deborah speaks plainly and listens closely so parents and caregivers can find clearer ways forward.

Her work includes recovery support for people with trauma-related symptoms and those coping with substance misuse.

Background and approach

She also helps with sleep and eating difficulties, relationship struggles, grief, anger, and questions about life purpose. Deborah has experience helping families and individuals after major losses such as natural disasters and other crises. In sessions she combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Trauma-Focused approaches and Motivational Interviewing to fit each person’s situation.

That means identifying unhelpful thinking and small behavior changes, addressing traumatic memories safely, and strengthening motivation for change. She emphasizes evidence-based methods while adapting them to what feels useful for each client. Deborah begins where clients are and moves at a pace they can manage.

She aims for clear goals and practical tools that can be used between sessions. Her manner is patient and accepting, designed to help people build safer choices and steadier routines. She practices in Florida and conducts online work in English.

Sessions are offered by phone, video, live chat, or text messaging, and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Online approaches that meet families where they are

Deborah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches small, concrete skills for coping with anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses traumatic memories and reactions in a paced way, helping people reduce intense symptoms and regain daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Deborah will talk with each person about goals, history, and comfort with different methods, and then recommend ways to proceed. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for parents and caregivers to fit appointments into busy days, to follow up between sessions, and to access consistent support from Florida-based licensed professionals. The format supports flexible scheduling and multiple ways to stay connected during the course of care.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Deborah address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, and family issues. Additional areas include parenting, grief, sleep and eating problems, anger, self esteem, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy in straightforward, goal-minded sessions. The focus is on practical changes and building motivation for healthier choices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience working with adults, children, and families, including support after natural disasters and personal crises.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC MH2236, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does the payment or cost structure work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Deborah?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
40 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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