Debbie Chen, LMHC

Debbie Chen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with nine years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions. She aims to listen closely and make space for each person's goals and pace.

Her approach centers on straightforward conversation and practical tools. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice patterns that keep problems going and to try small behavior changes. Motivational Interviewing is part of her work when someone wants help finding internal reasons to change. She also draws on a client-centered style that leaves decision making in the client's hands.

Debbie has worked with a wide age range and a broad set of concerns, including stress, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, caregiving strain, chronic illness and aging and geriatric issues. She emphasizes patience and listening as core parts of helping people move forward.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps that fit everyday life. Conversations are aimed at improving coping, communication, and self-understanding rather than quick fixes. The therapist encourages people to set the pace and shape the work.

People who value a calm listener and practical strategies may find this style helpful. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session based on availability.

How her approaches fit into online work

Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's goals and choices at the center. In practice this means the therapist listens, reflects back what she hears, and follows the client's lead about what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on linking thoughts, feelings, and actions and practicing small changes that can reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people find personal reasons to change and can be useful for addictions or other behavior shifts.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods match a person's goals and preferences. That plan can change over time as needs and circumstances change.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn the exact online formats available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that focus on concrete goals and coping skills. Some people also prefer shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video, which can help with scheduling, lower bandwidth needs, or fitting in a break at work. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, motivational conversations, and client-centered reflection to remote sessions so work continues even when meeting remotely.