Debra Martin, LISW - Therapist in Ohio

About Debra

Debra Martin is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who uses a practical, people-first approach to therapy. She focuses on helping clients untangle stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD symptoms, relationship challenges, sleep problems, career questions, depression, and life transitions. Her tone is straightforward and calm, aimed at parents and adults looking for clear steps forward.

She has nine years of experience providing psychotherapy in Ohio. Debra treats the work as a team effort.

Background and approach

She listens first, then helps clients set realistic goals and try small, doable changes between sessions. Her style draws on client-centered methods and brief, solution-focused techniques. She also uses mindfulness to help people regulate emotions and motivational interviewing to support change.

These methods are mixed to match each person’s needs rather than using the same plan for everyone. In sessions she focuses on practical tools. This can include short exercises to manage strong feelings, strategies to improve communication, and steps to reduce worry or sleep disruption.

Debra explains options in plain language and helps clients pick what fits their life. She works with issues across the lifespan and notes additional focus areas such as caregiver stress, attachment and family of origin concerns, aging and geriatric issues, and problems related to isolation or hearing impairment. Her aim is steady progress over time with clear, measurable steps.

To begin, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a time to meet. The first visit is used to clarify goals and make a simple plan for moving forward.

Integrating practical approaches in online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person without judgment. The therapist listens closely and helps clients identify their own goals and choices, which can be useful for parenting stress or self-esteem concerns.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple exercises to notice thoughts and bodily reactions. Those practices can help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and steady emotions during parenting or caregiving challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Debra will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time based on what is helping and what feels manageable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family schedule and to continue work between appointments. The variety of formats also allows for short check-ins or longer conversations depending on what a person needs at the moment.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

Debra works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem issues, ADHD, relationship and family matters, sleep problems, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a client-centered approach that listens first and builds goals together, combined with mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to create practical steps.

How much experience does she have?

Debra has nine years of experience as a Licensed Independent Social Worker working with adults in Ohio on a range of mental health and life concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio with license number OH LISW I.2002151.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Ohio
Languages: English

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