Profile / United States
Debra Rice, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and Life Transitions
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Skills and routines
- Family related issues
About Debra
Debra Rice is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, sleep problems, career stress, and major life changes. She also addresses issues like caregiver stress, attachment concerns, body image, and isolation.
Her approach is practical and structured. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based work, and client-centered methods. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying different ways of responding, and building everyday skills that fit into a person's life.
She helps people break problems into manageable steps. That might mean tracking thought patterns, practicing new behaviors between sessions, or learning short mindfulness exercises to reduce overwhelm. Conversations are focused on what to try next rather than long lectures about theories.
Debra pays attention to the stresses around family and caregiving. She also supports people facing aging-related concerns, blended family dynamics, eating and food-related worries, codependency, infidelity, and issues tied to control or commitment. Practical tools are paired with attention to how relationships shape coping.
People who come for help can expect clear goals and regular check-ins on progress. The work emphasizes skills people can use during stressful moments, improved routines for sleep and mood, and specific strategies for managing anxiety and impulsivity.
How her approaches translate to online work
Debra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and replace them with practical alternatives. CBT sessions emphasize short exercises, thought records, and homework tasks that fit into daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and build committed action despite difficult feelings, which can help with grief, depression, and ongoing stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match goals, preferences, and the problem at hand. That might mean combining CBT skill practice with ACT values work and occasional attachment-focused conversations about relationship patterns.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let clients practice skills in real life between meetings. Ask about how sessions are scheduled and which formats are available when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, addictions, sleep problems, career stress, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, attachment issues, body image, and isolation.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new ways of responding. Sessions often include tracking thoughts, practicing behavior changes, and setting small, measurable goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience providing psychotherapy. Her work combines several approaches to fit practical problem-solving and skills practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the NY LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats and cost structure?
Specific session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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