Debra Washington, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 15 years in practice

Debra Washington is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people through big life shifts.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 090115 · expires October 2028
NPI: 1225353931 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Debra

Debra Washington is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people through big life shifts. She focuses on relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and the stress that comes with midlife change. Many people come to her when communication breaks down or when they feel isolated and unsure where to turn.

Debra uses straightforward, person-focused methods. She listens first and helps clients set clear, achievable goals. Sessions are practical and aimed at small steps that lead to better daily coping and clearer thinking.

Background and approach

She often works with people facing divorce or separation, with concerns about body image, or who struggle with social anxiety. Debra also supports men and women dealing with loneliness and the fallout from communication problems. Her work emphasizes rebuilding confidence and improving how people relate to others.

In session she blends Client-Centered Therapy with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means she creates a respectful space while helping clients try new thoughts and actions that change how they feel. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help finding the motivation to make difficult changes.

Debra practices in New York as an LCSW and speaks English. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people find steady ways to manage emotions and move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Debra names

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Online support

Approaches that work well online and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's perspective first and focuses on understanding concerns and values. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they name goals and decide what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions influence feelings and teaches simple skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for depression, social anxiety, and problems with self-esteem by practicing new ways of thinking and behaving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Decisions are made together so the plan matches what the person hopes to reach.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video sessions are useful for a fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent during busy or changing schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Debra commonly address?

She helps with relationship challenges, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes such as divorce or separation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on listening, goal setting, and small actions that lead to change.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and interpersonal concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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