Debra Rice, LCSW
Calm, practical support for life's transitions
Details
| Name | Debra Rice |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | New York |
| Licensed in | New York |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Debra
Debra Rice is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience. She uses a narrative approach to help people untangle problems that feel stuck or overwhelming. Debra listens for the stories that shape how someone sees themselves and their choices.
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship troubles, addictions, and life transitions. Her practice focuses on practical change. Sessions look at what is getting in the way and what can be tried differently next week.
Background and approach
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small steps toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods are used when helpful to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Attachment-based ideas guide work on closeness, trust, and patterns that repeat in relationships.
The client-centered stance keeps conversations grounded in each person’s own goals and pace. Debra also supports people dealing with parenting stress, caregiving strain, blended family concerns, body image, and aging-related issues. People often come with trouble sleeping, low self-esteem, or difficulty coping after changes.
Debra blends approaches to match what each person needs rather than using a single technique. She aims for clear, manageable steps and regular check-ins so progress can be tracked. Sessions are offered from New York and are conducted in English.
Debra helps people make measurable shifts in daily life and regain a sense of direction.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Parenting issues among the things Debra works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Debra directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Debra directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Debra uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and their lives. This approach encourages re-authoring those stories so they reflect strengths and options rather than only problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult.Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her approach when relationship patterns are at the center of a concern. That work looks at how early patterns influence current connections and helps people try new ways of reaching for closeness and trust. These methods are explained in simple terms and adapted to each person's situation rather than applied in a one-size-fits-all way.
Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Debra will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging which offer flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video is useful for deeper work and nonverbal cues, phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat allows for brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and fit therapy into a busy life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
Common issues include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, addictions, sleep trouble, and parenting stress. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver strain, and coping after disasters.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Debra blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when useful. The work is conversational, practical, and focused on real-life changes rather than abstract theory.
What is Debra's professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience helping people through stressful transitions and persistent problems. Her approach emphasizes clear steps and ongoing collaboration.
Where is Debra based and what credential does she hold?
Debra practices from New York and holds the LCSW credential, listed as NY LCSW.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for different rhythms and levels of interaction based on needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the signup process.
How do I begin working with Debra?
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