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Debbie Chen, LMHC

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Debbie

Debbie Chen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with nine years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, grief, and issues related to self-esteem and coping with life changes. Her background includes helping clients manage complex patterns such as bipolar symptoms, anger, eating and intimacy-related concerns, and caregiving stress.

Debbie emphasizes attentive listening and supports clients in identifying practical steps toward improved functioning. Her primary methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thoughts and behaviors, Motivational Interviewing to strengthen internal motivation for change, and a client-centered stance that prioritizes each person’s autonomy.

She aims to create a collaborative space where clients set the pace and goals of treatment. Practicing across a broad set of focus areas - from communication problems and attachment issues to chronic pain and substance concerns - she adapts her approach to fit individual needs.

Debbie works in English and offers sessions through a variety of online formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Approaches that guide online sessions and goals



Debbie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, and mood regulation. Motivational Interviewing centers on strengthening a person's own reasons for change and can be useful when addressing addictions, ambivalence about treatment, or making life changes.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with clients to determine which methods best match their goals and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time based on progress and feedback. This collaborative stance supports autonomy while keeping work focused and practical.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different routines and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow ongoing check-ins between sessions, and offer options for people who prefer written or shorter interactions as part of their care.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Her practice covers many areas including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, as well as mood disorders and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends client-centered listening with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and techniques from Motivational Interviewing to support goal-oriented change.
How long has she been practicing?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with people across a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as an LMHC with Florida license FL LMHC MH19389 and practices from Florida.
Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Debbie can help with

Debbie Chen works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Debbie has experience in treating depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

Debbie has treated ages groups, ranging from 5 to 80 years old.

How Debbie approaches therapy

Debbie's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy.

Experience and training

Debbie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 9 years of clinical experience.