Debra Dean, LCSW

Debra Dean is an LCSW with 35 years of practice experience. She holds licenses in Florida and Utah and brings a practical, solution-oriented style to her work. She tells patients she values their expertise about their own lives and builds on their strengths to help them move forward.

Debra has worked in many settings across her career and has learned a wide range of problem-solving skills. She helps people facing grief and loss, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and depression, and anxiety. She also supports people dealing with changes around aging parents, compassion fatigue, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and recovery from narcissistic abuse.

Her approach is straightforward and focused on education and support. Sessions often include talking through current problems, developing concrete steps for change, and practicing ways to manage stress and emotions. Debra aims to help people see options and try small, practical strategies that fit their lives.

She also addresses workplace stress, family of origin issues, hospice and end-of-life topics, intellectual disability concerns, and women’s issues. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among her additional areas of focus.

Debra works in English and maintains licensure as LCSW in Florida and Utah. People who want to start can select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Approaches that guide online work and care

Debra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical problem solving and emotional coping. One common approach is solution-focused work, which emphasizes identifying clear goals and trying small, manageable steps to create change. This helps with stress, decision points, and coping with life transitions.

Another frequently used approach is supportive education and skills coaching, where the therapist provides information, teaches coping strategies, and practices skills for managing mood and anxiety. That can be useful for grief, bipolar and depression symptoms, and recovering from difficult relationship dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Debra works collaboratively to match techniques to each person’s concerns, goals, and preferences. She will discuss options and adjust methods as new needs or challenges emerge during work together.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people choose online therapy because it can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into busy days. Online sessions can also make it simpler to maintain continuity of care during life changes, though specific formats should be confirmed with the therapist when arranging appointments.