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Online therapist

Debra Rice

Calm, practical therapy for everyday struggles

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Debra

Debra Rice is a licensed clinical social worker who uses clear, practical therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship struggles. She speaks plainly and focuses on what you can do day to day to feel steadier. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and restore a sense of control so life feels more manageable.

With 14 years of experience, Debra draws on several evidence-based methods. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered listening to meet each person where they are.

Background and approach

She also uses tools from dialectical behavior therapy and attachment-based work when those approaches fit the issue. Debra helps clients untangle problems that interfere with daily life. That includes sleep trouble, grief, addictions, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with big life changes.

She also addresses concerns like caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, body image, and isolation. Sessions are practical and collaborative. Debra helps identify small, realistic steps to try between meetings.

She pays attention to what works for each person and adjusts the plan as needed. Based in New York, Debra holds LCSW licensure - New York LCSW 070013. Sessions are offered in English and delivered in several online formats.

To get started, a matching process helps pair needs with scheduling and format preferences.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions in that direction. It uses practical exercises and values-based goals to reduce stuck feelings and increase commitment to meaningful routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often uses homework between sessions to change patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will listen to your goals and suggest which methods to try first. Sessions can shift course if something isn’t working, and the plan is adjusted to match your needs and preferences. Online sessions offer flexibility that supports a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions work when video is difficult, and live chat or text messaging can provide brief check-ins and coaching between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or caregiving routines while using the same therapeutic tools discussed in sessions. The aim is practical progress you can use every day, delivered in ways that match your schedule and comfort level.

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.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family concerns, addictions, grief, sleep problems, career stress, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, blended family issues, body image, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She uses practical skills, gentle exploration of values, and problem-solving to help clients make small changes that add up.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
Debra is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW. Her license is New York LCSW 070013 and she practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for clients within the supported region.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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