- Client-centered approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- 40 years experience
About Debra
Debra Chandler, LMSW, brings a warm, down-to-earth presence to therapy. She emphasizes a nonjudgmental, compassionate relationship where people can talk through their worries and make sense of upsetting thoughts and feelings. Her manner is curious and gentle, often lightened by a sense of humor that helps people feel more at ease.
She uses a mix of client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That combination is aimed at helping people notice patterns in thinking and behavior, try small changes, and build skills that fit daily life. Sessions often include practical steps alongside time to reflect on emotions and bodily sensations.
Chandler has worked in mental health since 1979 and describes her work as holistic. She often focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, eating and weight concerns, relationships, and mood challenges. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her areas of focus.
She also addresses issues such as attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, grief, and coping with life changes. People who want help with self-esteem, anger, career questions, or feelings of emptiness may find a straightforward, collaborative approach.
Based in Michigan, she draws on decades of experience to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Prospective clients will find a practitioner who aims to combine practical strategies with attentive listening and an authentic therapeutic connection.
Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical tools
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard and supported while they explore what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses simple exercises to try new behaviors and reduce distress from anxiety, panic, and mood problems.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away. It can help with stress, eating-related patterns, and managing panic when sensations arise.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences and will adapt strategies over time as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by cutting travel time or allowing shorter check-ins between commitments. It can also let people use strategies in the moment where they live and learn to apply skills in their daily routines.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, eating and weight issues, relationship difficulties, panic disorder and panic attacks, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to balance practical skills with emotional understanding.
How long has she practiced in mental health?
She has been working in the field of mental health since 1979, bringing four decades of experience to the work.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is located in Michigan and holds an LMSW credential.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions arranged?
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?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.