About Debra
Debra Counadis is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of professional experience in Hawaii. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Her style is respectful and down-to-earth, and she aims to meet each person where they are.
She focuses on practical conversation and a tailored plan that fits the individual's life. Sessions look at coping with life changes, working through control issues, and managing guilt or shame.
Background and approach
Debra also supports people facing isolation, questions about life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety or phobia. Her approach is collaborative. She listens first, then helps set clear, realistic goals.
People can expect straightforward dialog and techniques that match their situation rather than a one-size-fits-all program. Debra values sensitivity and compassion in sessions. She encourages small, manageable steps to build momentum and confidence.
Parents or caregivers reading on a phone will find short, practical guidance and an emphasis on real-world coping skills. Getting started begins with choosing a plan and scheduling a session that fits your routine. Over time the plan can change as needs shift.
Debra aims to provide steady support as people move through stress, grief, and life transitions.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Debra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with more balanced thoughts; this can reduce worry and social anxiety and improve day-to-day coping. Another approach centers on building skills for handling strong emotions and stress through step-by-step practices such as breathing, grounding, and behavior changes; this suits people facing panic, post-traumatic stress, or chronic stress.Choosing the right approach happens together. Debra listens to your goals and worries, then suggests methods that seem likely to help. She adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let you use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, tracking mood, and keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity when schedules change.
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- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Hawaii
- Languages
- English
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