- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Deborah
Deborah Maqueira is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people untangle the thoughts and habits that get in the way of daily life. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and a wide range of life changes. Her approach is direct and practical while remaining warm and respectful.
Deborah uses clear, hands-on techniques to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking. She often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness ideas tailored to each person.
Background and approach
Sessions can include straightforward exercises, small experiments between meetings, and plain-language discussion about what’s getting in the way. Clients can expect a mix of challenge and support. Deborah says she uses humor and unusual analogies to spark new insights and break long-held patterns.
She balances empathy with active goal work so progress feels meaningful and manageable. With 17 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida, she has helped many people through severe depression, intense anxiety, and major life transitions. That background informs a steady, practical style that focuses on real change.
For parents coping with the strain of raising children, Deborah offers strategies that address overwhelm, communication, and emotional regulation. Her sessions aim to leave people with clear next steps they can use at home and in daily life.
What Deborah works with
Everything Deborah lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Deborah helps people with.
- 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.
Practical approaches for online parenting and life work
Deborah commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and build motivation for change, which is useful for habits, addiction concerns, and parenting goals. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Deborah will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. That means sessions may shift between skill-building, values-based planning, and short coaching-style conversations depending on what helps most. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and teaching new skills. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and texting let people use brief moments between responsibilities to get support or work through a quick skill. These options aim to make therapy easier to fit into busy family and work routines.Questions people ask about Deborah
What concerns does Deborah often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, trauma and many life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Deborah uses a practical and down-to-earth style that mixes challenge with empathy. She uses clear exercises, humor, and relatable analogies to foster insight and change.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor and has worked with many people dealing with severe depression and anxiety.
Where is she licensed and based?
Deborah is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist scheduling; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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