- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Debra
Debra Chandler is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with 40 years of practice experience in Michigan. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, eating and body-image questions, and other life disruptions that affect daily functioning and well-being.
She uses a practical, person-focused approach that puts the client's experience first. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Debra pays attention to thoughts, feelings, bodily reactions, and behaviors to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
Her work draws on client-centered ways of relating alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness tools. She also uses motivational interviewing to support changes people want to make, such as around eating habits or addictive behaviors. These methods are mixed to fit each person's situation and goals.
Debra often helps people untangle issues that trace back to earlier family life, including family of origin concerns and patterns that keep repeating. She also addresses attachment issues, grief, anger, caregiver stress, and difficulties with intimacy or isolation.
In sessions she aims to be direct and approachable. Conversations include looking at how thoughts and actions interact, learning practical skills for coping, and trying small experiments between meetings. People leave with concrete ideas they can practice in everyday life.
Her long experience includes work with mood disorders, panic, ADHD-related struggles, and career or parenting stress. Prospective clients in Michigan who prefer English can use the booking flow to begin a match and arrange a first session.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical notes
Debra combines client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness tools to address recurring patterns and everyday difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflection, and building a trusting working relationship so people can speak openly about patterns from their past that still affect them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns like worry, panic, or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce reactivity and increase awareness of bodily cues and eating habits.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try strategies in session and between meetings. Decisions about methods are collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or enabling people to join from a quiet place. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they work on family patterns, coping skills, and behavior changes.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and eating concerns, as well as family of origin issues and related patterns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and client-centered, using clear, practical techniques and attention to emotions and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience in the mental health field.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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