Dr. Debra Sandler, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding relationships and coping skills
- 39 years experience
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Offers online sessions
About Dr. Debra Sandler
Dr. Debra Sandler is a laid-back, friendly, and caring counselor and mediator who brings 39 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, and is credentialed as an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her practice emphasizes practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and grief while also addressing relationship, family, and intimacy-related concerns.
Dr. Sandler helps clients develop new ways to understand and respond to emotions, improve communication with family members and coworkers, and create plans for healthier coping and decision-making. She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, parenting and family problems, body image and self-esteem, ADHD and impulsivity, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping challenges, and life transitions. Her approach blends skills training with an emphasis on values and attachment patterns so clients can build stronger connections and clearer goals.
Known for a calm, approachable manner, Dr. Sandler combines the experience of long-term private practice with collaborative, client-centered methods to support meaningful change and growth.
Dr. Sandler helps clients develop new ways to understand and respond to emotions, improve communication with family members and coworkers, and create plans for healthier coping and decision-making. She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, parenting and family problems, body image and self-esteem, ADHD and impulsivity, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping challenges, and life transitions. Her approach blends skills training with an emphasis on values and attachment patterns so clients can build stronger connections and clearer goals.
Known for a calm, approachable manner, Dr. Sandler combines the experience of long-term private practice with collaborative, client-centered methods to support meaningful change and growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial 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) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Debra Sandler have?
Dr. Debra Sandler has 39 years of experience.
Is Dr. Debra Sandler a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: FL LCSW SW23130, NJ LCSW 44SC00188400.
In which languages does Dr. Debra Sandler provide therapy?
Dr. Debra Sandler provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Debra Sandler located?
Dr. Debra Sandler is located in Florida.
How can I work with Dr. Debra Sandler as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Debra Sandler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Debra Sandler work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Debra Sandler works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Debra Sandler 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Debra Sandler
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, depression, and motivation-related concerns.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses. This approach supports work on intimacy, communication, codependency, and family-of-origin issues by helping clients build more secure ways of relating.
Dr. Sandler approaches treatment as a collaboration - she will work with each client to identify which methods or combination of methods best fit their goals, needs, and personal preferences. Finding the right therapeutic approach is a process, and treatment plans are adjusted as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy with Dr. Sandler is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue consistent care across locations and life changes while working with licensed professionals skilled in adapting evidence-informed techniques to remote settings.