Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Deborah
Deborah Mobley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and make healthier decisions. She brings 40 years of experience working with adults in areas such as stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, grief, and anger. Her style is straightforward and caring, aimed at guiding people from where they are toward where they want to be.
Her work emphasizes practical tools that people can use day to day.
Background and approach
She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and actions. Motivational Interviewing is used to support people who want to move away from drug and alcohol use or other behaviors they find harmful. Deborah has responded to crises including natural disasters and significant personal loss, helping people cope with trauma-related symptoms.
She aims to listen closely and meet each person where they are without judgment. Her approach is patient and steady, focusing on small steps that add up. Sessions often address sleep, eating patterns, relationships, parenting challenges, career stress, and life transitions.
When trauma is part of the picture, she integrates trauma-focused techniques to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. The emphasis is on realistic changes that feel manageable. Clients can expect clear explanations, goal-focused plans, and ongoing reassessment.
Deborah supports people as they practice new skills between sessions and adapt plans as life changes. Her practice is based in Florida and she conducts therapy in English.
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
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Deborah lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Deborah’s Approaches Work Online
Deborah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT often targets anxiety, depression, sleep and eating patterns, and anger by teaching practical coping skills and step-by-step behavior changes. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to strengthen a person’s own motivation to change, which is useful for addressing drug and alcohol use or other habits that feel stuck.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, history, and what feels most helpful. Together they choose strategies and adjust them over time so the plan fits the person’s needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions suit those with limited bandwidth or who prefer no camera. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family, and other commitments, and let clients keep momentum as life changes.
Questions people ask about Deborah
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, substance misuse, trauma symptoms, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and conversational, focusing on clear tools and step-by-step changes. Sessions combine listening with goal setting and homework to practice new skills.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 40 years of clinical experience working with adults and with people affected by major losses and crises.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.