Debra Rice, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 14 years in practice

Debra Rice is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help people navigate hard moments.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 070013 · expires November 2028
NPI: 1295246163 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English

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About Debra

Debra Rice is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help people navigate hard moments. She draws on 14 years of experience to guide clients through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. Debra aims to make sessions feel straightforward and doable for busy parents and adults who need clear support.

Her approach blends several therapies into simple tools people can use between sessions. She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new coping skills, and clarify personal values so choices feel more purposeful.

Background and approach

That work is useful for issues like self-esteem, sleeping problems, addictions, or big life changes. Debra also addresses family and parenting concerns in ways that focus on the individual’s role and reactions. She pays attention to attachment patterns and how they affect relationships, and she supports people coping with caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, or aging and geriatric issues.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Debra uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people manage emotions and make concrete changes. Clients who work with her can expect practical strategies for everyday problems like career stress, isolation, body image, or eating-related worries.

She helps people break down goals into small steps and build skills that fit into real life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Debra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Debra names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to find small changes that lead to better days; it often helps with sleep, anxiety, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and connections, which can be helpful for relationship struggles and parenting concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust over time. Clients and therapist work together to pick exercises and skills that feel practical and realistic for day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and run therapy that resembles in-person sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, short coaching-style support, or tracking progress between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep steady momentum toward goals.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Debra focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and parenting or family concerns. Additional areas include addictions, sleep problems, career strain, and self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on learning skills, noticing patterns, and setting small, achievable goals.

What is her background and experience?

Debra has 14 years of clinical experience helping people handle temporary and longer-term life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does cost and scheduling work?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

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