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Debra Chandler, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - stress and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness for eating
- Motivational Interviewing
About Debra
Debra Chandler is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with 40 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, eating and body-image issues, addiction, grief, trauma and a broad range of mood and adjustment problems. Debra speaks English and uses straightforward, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different ways of responding.
She favors Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. Sessions focus on identifying thinking patterns, testing new behaviors, and building everyday strategies that reduce distress. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help finding motivation for change, such as with eating or substance use concerns.
Debra describes her work as collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens for how thinking, feelings, and body sensations connect, and then works with clients to set small, manageable goals. Concrete tools and short exercises are often part of sessions so people can practice between meetings.
Her background includes four decades in mental health, with experience across mood disorders, panic, ADHD-related struggles, caregiver stress, relationship ruptures, and life transitions like divorce or job change. That experience informs a practical focus on daily routines, sleep, and coping skills.
People who want straightforward, skills-based help for stress, mood, eating, or relationship concerns may find this approach useful. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling details through the platform.
How Debra applies CBT, client-centered work and mindfulness online
Debra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns that increase worry or low mood and to test new, concrete ways of responding. CBT sessions tend to include clear goals, short exercises, and behavioral experiments to practice between meetings.She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and reflecting what the person is noticing. This approach helps people clarify their own priorities and decide which changes matter most. Mindfulness therapy is used to increase awareness of bodily sensations and eating habits, and to develop steadier attention for stress and emotional ups and downs.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Debra will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past, and then choose strategies together. That collaborative planning helps make sessions concrete and focused on next steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online delivery can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people use therapy tools more consistently in daily life.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, eating and body-image issues, addiction, grief, trauma, sleep problems, and related mood concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try practical alternatives. Sessions include small experiments and skills to practice between meetings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 40 years in the mental health field, working across mood disorders, panic attacks, caregiver stress, eating concerns, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and how is she credentialed?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is available through the platform.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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