Dr. Debra Sandler, LCSW

Licensed in New Jersey · 39 years in practice

Dr. Debra Sandler helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship or family concerns, grief, trauma, and problems with sleep or eating.

License and registration

LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC00188400 · expires August 2026
LCSW, Florida: SW23130 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1770646846 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 39
Languages: English

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About Debra

Dr. Debra Sandler helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship or family concerns, grief, trauma, and problems with sleep or eating. She also supports people facing parenting strain, career challenges, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and major life changes.

Dr. Sandler brings a calm, down-to-earth manner to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She listens first, then works with each person to build a clear plan.

Background and approach

That plan includes tools for managing intense feelings and improving day-to-day routines. Many people learn new ways to handle conflict, set boundaries, and rebuild trust in close relationships. Dr.

Sandler trained at the University of Pennsylvania for her master’s degree and completed a doctorate at Nova Southeastern University. She has worked in independent practice for more than three decades and holds an LCSW license in Florida and New Jersey. Her long experience includes helping people with mood swings, addiction concerns, and attachment questions.

Her sessions mix evidence-based methods with a warm, client-centered style. She uses approaches that teach skills for thinking and feeling differently, and that help people clarify their values and goals. Meetings aim to be straightforward and useful.

People connect with her when they want clear strategies instead of long theory talks. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and she works with clients in English, including international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step gets the process started.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Attachment issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Debra names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then act in ways that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and when someone wants clearer direction during life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in close relationships and how they affect current connections. It can help with intimacy concerns, codependency, communication problems, and family of origin issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Together they adjust the plan over time based on what is working.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions, jot down thoughts, or get brief coaching without scheduling a full call. These options let clients fit therapy into work, travel, or family routines while using approaches that focus on skills, emotions, and relationships.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and family difficulties, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and life transitions.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Her style is calm and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals, and teaches hands-on strategies to manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 39 years of experience working in clinical settings and independent practice, helping people with mood, addiction, and relationship issues.

What credentials and region apply?

She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and is based in Florida with licensing noted for FL LCSW and NJ LCSW.

Can someone who lives outside the United States work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services to people outside the U.S.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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