- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Mindfulness methods
About Debra
Debra Martin is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with nine years of clinical experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She also addresses parenting concerns, ADHD, sleep trouble, relationship and family issues, and questions about life purpose. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than vague promises.
Martin uses a client-centered style that treats people as partners in the process. She listens for what matters most and helps clients name specific goals. Conversations tend to look at concrete problems first - sleep, anger, or day-to-day stress - and then consider options that fit the client’s life.
Her approach draws on mindfulness to increase present-moment awareness and on solution-focused techniques to build small, achievable changes. Motivational interviewing is used when someone needs help resolving mixed feelings about making changes. These methods are blended to match each person’s concerns.
In practice she works in straightforward, collaborative sessions. Clients can expect to set clear aims and review progress on the next visit. Work can include discussing family of origin issues, caregiver stress, money concerns, commitment worries, and feelings of emptiness.
Debra explains the steps at the start and encourages honest feedback about what does and does not help. She asks people to be ready for active work between sessions when that will move a goal forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Debra draws on client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on each person’s priorities. That means conversations aim to identify the client’s goals and preferences and shape the work around what they want to change. Mindfulness Therapy is used to develop simple practices that bring more awareness to thoughts, emotions, and daily routines; this can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood regulation.She also uses elements of Motivational Interviewing to address mixed feelings about change. That approach helps people weigh options and find their own reasons to try something different. Together, those approaches are used in a collaborative way so the therapist and client decide which methods fit best for the presenting concerns and life context.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting brief check-ins into a busy day. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to keep consistent appointments and practice strategies between meetings without requiring travel.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, ADHD, sleep problems, relationship and family issues, and life purpose questions among other concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to name small steps and test what helps in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a clinical social worker in Ohio.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Ohio LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and practices in Ohio.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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