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Debra Chandler, LMSW

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Debra

Debra Chandler, LMSW, draws on a client-centered, integrative approach to support people navigating stress, mood concerns, relationship struggles, eating and weight issues, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship as the foundation for growth, inviting clients to examine thoughts, bodily sensations, and behaviors to foster insight and practical change. With a warm, down-to-earth manner and a gentle sense of curiosity, she creates space for honest exploration and gradual progress.

Her practice blends humanistic principles with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness for eating and weight management, and motivational interviewing to help clients find motivation and sustain change. Over a 40-year career in mental health, Debra has worked with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and life transitions.

Located in Michigan, she brings experience, empathy, and a straightforward, authentic presence to the therapeutic process.

Integrative Approaches Offered Online

Debra commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques in her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building an accepting, empathic relationship that helps clients explore values, feelings, and choices; it can be especially useful for people seeking greater self-awareness and a compassionate therapeutic environment. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior, offering concrete tools to manage anxiety, depression, mood swings, and stress-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then adapts interventions so they feel useful and achievable. This shared decision-making helps tailor the balance of supportive reflection, skills training, and motivational strategies over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, and daily responsibilities while still accessing licensed professionals who draw on evidence-informed approaches.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist address?
She works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, eating and weight-related issues, ADHD, trauma, grief, addictions, and mood disorders.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The practice emphasizes a client-centered, collaborative stance combined with cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to support insight and practical change.
What is her background and experience in mental health?
Debra has been working in the mental health field since 1979, bringing four decades of clinical experience to her work with diverse concerns and life transitions.
Where does Debra Chandler practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Michigan and holds an LMSW credential listed as MI LMSW 6801015575.
Which languages are available for sessions and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions 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 first steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesEating disordersSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

What Debra can help with

Debra Chandler works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and depression.

Debra works with stress, depression, anxiety, and personal relationships.

How Debra approaches therapy

Debra's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Debra is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 40 years of clinical experience.