Debra Rice, LCSW

Debra Rice is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses practical therapy to help people untangle what feels overwhelming. She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the strain of parenting or caregiving. Debra brings a calm, straightforward approach that helps people make small changes that add up.

With 14 years of experience, she guides people through major life transitions and ongoing challenges. She helps clients notice unhelpful patterns, try new ways of coping, and set realistic goals. Sessions include listening, problem-solving, and simple skills to reduce distress.

Debra also works with concerns tied to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, attachment and blended family challenges, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. She addresses practical problems like sleep trouble, career strain, and addiction-related worries as part of the whole picture.

Her clinical toolbox includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She applies these methods in plain language so clients can use them between sessions.

People who come for help leave with clearer priorities and doable steps to feel better. Debra works from New York and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire to match with her and then schedule a first session.

How Debra’s approaches translate to online therapy

Debra uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters most and take small steps toward those values, even when feelings or thoughts are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behavior with practical exercises and clear, doable techniques.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Debra will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will suggest methods that match their needs. She treats therapy as a collaborative process and adjusts plans as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy life because it can reduce travel time, make it easier to schedule around work or caregiving, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it straightforward to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life examples into conversation.