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Debra Matthews-Robinson

Compassionate, evidence-informed care for life’s challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Languages
English
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About Debra

Debra Matthews-Robinson is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker who brings 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. She centers care on each person’s story, offering attentive, nonjudgmental support while guiding clients toward clearer coping strategies and emotional balance.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes practical tools and empathetic listening to help clients face panic attacks, mood disorders, and major life adjustments. Her work also addresses caregiver stress, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and building self-love.

Debra blends evidence-informed methods with a compassionate stance to support healing from past experiences and to encourage personal growth. She creates a welcoming space that respects diverse backgrounds and helps clients explore meaningful change at their own pace.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Debra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and panic. She also integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to assist clients who need structured support processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Debra works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting methods as needed to find the best fit for the client's needs and pace.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow clients to connect from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain ongoing care around busy schedules and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Debra commonly address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions, and also addresses issues such as caregiver stress, panic attacks, mood disorders, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She combines empathic listening with evidence-based interventions, using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to support practical coping and emotional processing.
How long has she been practicing?
She has practiced as a licensed clinician for 20 years, bringing extensive clinical experience to her sessions.
What credentials and location are listed for her practice?
She holds the credential LCSW with licence FL LCSW SW8464 and is located in Florida.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
She offers a range of remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English