Debra is a Professional Social Worker with 5 years of experience specializing in mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and community outreach. She has a strong background in supporting individuals and families through challenging circumstances, advocating for client rights, and connecting them with essential resources to improve their well-being. Debra provides a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.

Debra holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Dominican University and began her professional career as a school social worker in the elementary setting. Debra uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), executive functioning strategies, and parent coaching to support people with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, and behavior concerns. Debra provides a warm, welcoming therapeutic space for people dealing with situational concerns such as life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, grief, and personal growth, offering compassionate support and guidance tailored to their unique needs.

Debra believes that all behavior is a form of communication, reflecting underlying emotions, needs, and experiences. She strives to help individuals understand and express themselves in healthier, more fulfilling ways.

Debra sees clients in our Algonquin office & online through our HIPAA compliant Telehealth platform. To schedule with Debra or to learn more about her services please complete the inquiry form and our Intake Coordinator will get back to you shortly.