Works with
How Deborah works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Deborah
Deborah Maqueira is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and unhelpful thought patterns. She keeps sessions direct and practical so clients can start making small changes quickly. Deborah aims to combine empathy with clear guidance so work in therapy feels useful and real.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other approaches to match a person’s needs. That can mean looking closely at thoughts that fuel anxiety or depression, or using gentle challenges to shift long-held habits.
Background and approach
Deborah sometimes uses everyday analogies to make ideas click and open new ways of thinking. Clients who come for help with anger, stress, grief, addiction, or relationship and intimacy issues will find her straightforward style familiar. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career concerns, ADHD, exhaustion from caregiving, and isolation.
Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between appointments. With 17 years of experience as an LMHC in Florida, Deborah has worked with many people facing severe depression and intense anxiety. That background informs how she structures sessions and prioritizes safety and pacing.
She balances challenge with warmth so conversations can move forward without becoming overwhelming. Therapy begins with identifying clear goals and then trying approaches that fit those goals. Deborah encourages collaboration and regular check-ins so the work stays on track.
She invites clients to bring honesty, patience, and a willingness to test new ways of responding.
What Deborah works with
Everything Deborah lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Deborah's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Deborah lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can try online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values and then taking actions that matter despite difficult feelings. It can help when people are stuck in avoidance or want clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to change patterns that feed anxiety or depression. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about change by exploring personal reasons for wanting to move forward.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. Sessions will include regular check-ins so approaches can be adjusted as needed.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and practicing new skills. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or an easier option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging let people process thoughts between meetings and keep momentum when schedules are tight. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while still working on anger, anxiety, or other concerns.
Questions people ask about Deborah
What concerns does Deborah address?
She helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical with empathy. Sessions mix evidence-based techniques and everyday analogies to create new insights and encourage change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working as a mental health professional and has supported many people through severe depression and intense anxiety.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.