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Deborah Maqueira

Thoughtful, practical therapy for change

LMHC Florida

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Deborah

Deborah Maqueira is a licensed mental health counselor with 17 years of experience who supports people working through anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She offers an accessible, practical style that focuses on identifying and changing the unhelpful thoughts and patterns that keep clients stuck. Deborah combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with motivational interviewing and other strategies to tailor each plan to the individual’s needs.

Her work addresses concerns that include relationship and family difficulties, addiction and compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues, eating and parenting struggles, and transitions such as midlife changes or end-of-life planning. Deborah often uses relatable analogies to spark new insights and invite different perspectives, and she balances direct therapeutic challenges with empathy and respect.

Prior clients have valued her ability to help navigate severe depression, crippling anxiety, and complex emotional reactions by building practical skills and clearer goals. Based in Florida, Deborah practices as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and offers a collaborative tone that asks clients to engage while also providing support and occasional levity during hard work.

How Deborah’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy



Deborah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies to change them, which can be especially effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques that encourage noticing internal experiences while clarifying values and committed action, useful for coping with grief, life transitions, and persistent emotional pain.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Deborah approaches treatment collaboratively, discussing goals and preferences with each person and adapting methods over time so techniques match the client’s needs and pace. She often blends methods and uses relatable analogies to foster new insights while keeping the process respectful and engaging.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to maintain continuity of care from their location while working through symptoms, building skills, and tracking progress in ways that fit daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Deborah commonly help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, and many other life challenges listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with motivational interviewing and client-centered techniques, offering both practical skill-building and supportive dialogue tailored to each person.
How long has she been practicing?
Deborah has 17 years of experience as a mental health professional working with people through a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where does she hold her license and what is it?
She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC with license number FL LMHC MH17791.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are provided in English only; she is not listed as offering services in other languages.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers several remote session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Deborah?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAvoidant personalityCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English