- Years in practice
- 39
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey, Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Debra
Dr. Debra Sandler is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, and relationship struggles. She uses practical strategies so clients can manage emotions, improve communication, and cope with life changes.
Her tone is calm and straightforward, aimed at people looking for clear steps and real tools. She listens first and helps form a simple plan. Sessions focus on concrete skills - like breathing and grounding for strong emotions, problem-solving for work and parenting demands, and ways to spot unhelpful thinking patterns.
Background and approach
She also addresses sleep, eating issues, grief, anger, and problems with intimacy or self-esteem. Dr. Sandler earned a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University.
She has worked in independent practice for over thirty years and holds LCSW credentials in Florida and New Jersey. That long experience informs a steady, patient style. Her approach blends methods that teach coping skills with ways to explore attachment and emotional patterns.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, and attachment-based ideas to help people change habits and feel more in control. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Dr.
Sandler accepts international clients and works with each person to find strategies that match their life and goals.
What Debra works with
Everything Debra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Debra helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Debra lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- 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 use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move a person toward the life they want, which can help with anxiety, depression, and parenting stress.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in closeness and communication. It helps people recognize attachment reactions and practice new ways of relating, useful for intimacy issues and relationship struggles.
Finding the right approach is a process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick methods that match the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean using ACT exercises one week and skill-focused work the next, based on what is most helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face from different places. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can be good for short check-ins, coaching moments, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy family and work schedules while keeping the focus on practical change and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Debra
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, and a broad range of emotional concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is relaxed and straightforward. She listens, helps make a simple plan, and teaches practical skills for handling emotions and improving communication.
What is her professional background?
She holds a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, with over 39 years of clinical experience in independent practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with LCSW credentials in Florida and New Jersey and is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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