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Debra Rice, LCSW

New York LCSW specializing in life transitions
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Family and parenting help
  • Depression and coping skills

About Debra Rice

Debra Rice is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people navigate periods of stress, unhappiness, and life transitions. With 14 years of clinical experience, she works with individuals and families to identify areas that feel out of balance and to move forward in more positive, manageable ways.

Debra approaches therapy as a practical process aimed at relieving the day-to-day burdens that keep people stuck. She draws on evidence-informed methods to support clients coping with anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, grief, and other life changes. Many clients report feeling a noticeable lightening of pressure after a few sessions, describing the sense as if a weight has been lifted.

Her style is collaborative and solution-focused, centered on helping each person clarify priorities, build coping skills, and restore a sense of direction and well-being. Debra invites people to share what is on their mind so she can help them explore options and chart a path toward feeling more fulfilled and balanced.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Debra Rice have?

Debra Rice has 14 years of experience.

Is Debra Rice a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NY LCSW 070013.

In which languages does Debra Rice provide therapy?

Debra Rice provides therapy in English.

Where is Debra Rice located?

Debra Rice is located in New York.

How can I work with Debra Rice as my therapist?

You can work with Debra Rice through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Debra Rice work with international clients?

Debra Rice does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Debra Rice cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Debra draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed steps toward meaningful goals. ACT is practical for people dealing with anxiety, stress, avoidance, and life transitions because it emphasizes action aligned with what matters most.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns that formed in close relationships and to strengthen emotional connections and security. This approach is often helpful for people facing relationship conflicts, parenting challenges, or attachment-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Debra treats the selection of methods as a collaborative process, adjusting techniques to fit each client's needs, goals, and preferences so therapy feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to maintain continuity when schedules or circumstances change. These formats offer flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from places that work best for them.

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