Debra Schwarze

Debra Schwarze is a licensed counselor with three decades of experience in mental health. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and challenging life changes. She also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, cancer, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. Debra holds master's degrees in counseling and art therapy and uses those skills in practical, down-to-earth ways.

Debra keeps sessions straightforward and personal. She listens first, then helps clients set small, doable goals. Sessions can include talk therapy and creative expression through art when clients are willing to try it. The focus is on clear steps people can use between meetings to feel better.

Her background includes work in community mental health, schools, faith-based settings, health systems, and private practice. That variety shapes a flexible style that adapts to each person’s needs. She is familiar with mood disorders, ADHD, panic, obsessive concerns, and trauma-related issues.

Debra combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and EMDR where appropriate. She invites people to be honest about what they need and helps them practice new coping strategies. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Clients can expect respectful conversation and practical tasks to try between sessions. Debra encourages patience with the process and supports people as they work toward clearer direction and improved daily functioning.

How these approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist mirrors concerns, offers empathy, and helps clients name goals they want to work on. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to sort out feelings and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT looks at current thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks concerns into small steps and gives practical exercises to try between sessions. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep difficulties.

EMDR is a method that helps process traumatic memories by combining focused attention with guided procedures. It is often used when past events keep causing strong emotional or physical reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Decisions about which methods to use are made collaboratively and can change as progress happens.

Confirm which online session formats are available before booking because the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people meet from calmer surroundings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, art activities, and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.