Debra Martin

Debra Martin is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people reduce stress and anxiety, improve self-esteem, and manage life changes. Debra works with people who struggle with parenting, ADHD, sleep problems, career stress, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.

Her approach centers on collaboration. She treats therapy as a team effort based on trust and openness. In sessions she helps clients set clear goals and try practical steps to address day-to-day problems.

Debra draws from several psychotherapy styles to fit each person’s needs. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the client. Mindfulness tools are introduced to help with emotional regulation and staying present.

She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want change but feel stuck. Solution-focused techniques are used to build small, realistic steps toward better functioning. The mix is chosen together based on what is working.

Debra aims to help people find solutions inside themselves while offering guidance along the way. She is based in Ohio and provides services in English. If someone is curious about starting, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time to begin.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Debra uses client-centered therapy and mindfulness therapy in ways that work well in conversational online sessions. Client-centered therapy means the therapist follows the client's lead, listens closely, and helps clarify what matters most. This approach is useful for talking through relationship concerns, parenting stress, and feelings of isolation. Mindfulness therapy teaches brief, practical exercises to notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed; these tools can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Debra collaborates with each person to decide which methods to try first and adjusts them based on how the client responds. Together they set goals and check progress, making changes when a different strategy would be more helpful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can fit into busy days by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and making it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. It also lets people practice skills in their regular routines so progress can carry into everyday life.