About Debra
Debra Martin is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio who focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, parenting strain, and mood concerns. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused so people can use what they learn right away.
Debra draws on client-centered methods that put the person's goals first. She listens for strengths and priorities, and then helps set clear, manageable steps.
Background and approach
Mindfulness tools are used to calm the body and quiet racing thoughts when anxiety or anger flare up. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change. That style helps people find their own reasons to move forward, one small step at a time.
Solution-focused techniques help keep conversations short and practical when needed, for quick coping strategies and problem-solving. Her way of working is collaborative. Debra helps people set realistic goals, track progress, and adjust the plan when life shifts.
She acknowledges that starting therapy can feel hard and focuses on building trust and a workable plan. With nine years of experience, she brings steady, calm support to people navigating life transitions, relationship strain, attention challenges, and caregiving stress. Sessions aim to leave people with clearer thinking, better routines, and tools they can use between meetings.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding your goals, then shaping sessions around what matters most to you. This approach helps when you need a safe space to talk through anxiety, parenting stress, or relationship concerns.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to calm the body and notice thoughts without getting swept away by them. These exercises can help with sleep problems, racing thoughts, and managing anger during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That could mean trying mindfulness for a few weeks, then adding solution-focused tasks for quick problem solving, or emphasizing motivational interviewing when change feels difficult.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let you meet face-to-face for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer no video. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, quick coping tips, or ongoing support between scheduled meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week while keeping the same therapeutic approaches intact.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hearing impaired
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
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