Dr. Debra Sandler, LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Dr.

Licensed inNew Jersey, Florida
License44SC00188400, SW23130
NPI 1770646846
Experience39+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Debra

Dr. Debra Sandler offers support for stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and major life changes. She also addresses attachment issues, body image, codependency, communication and control problems, and other personal challenges.

Dr. Sandler is a licensed clinical social worker with decades of practice experience in Florida. She uses straightforward, practical guidance in sessions.

Conversations focus on current problems and step-by-step plans for change.

Background and approach

Clients learn techniques to manage strong emotions, reduce unhelpful thinking, and improve how they connect with others. Dr. Sandler earned a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University.

She holds LCSW licenses in Florida and New Jersey and brings 39 years of clinical experience to her work. Her style is calm and approachable. She listens first, then helps people try tools and strategies that fit their daily life.

Sessions often include skill practice, problem-solving, and attention to how early relationships influence current patterns. People typically leave sessions with concrete steps to try between meetings. Dr.

Sandler blends talk, behavioral exercises, and attention to emotions and attachment patterns to make progress feel manageable. She works with English-speaking clients and accepts international clients by online formats.

Credentials

LCSW (New Jersey): License 44SC00188400 · expires August 2026
LCSW (Florida): License SW23130 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1770646846 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Debra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Attachment issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Debra names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches online that focus on emotion and attachment

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online work can help people notice repeated relationship habits and try new ways of connecting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult feelings while choosing actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns and behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions may mix elements from attachment work, ACT, and CBT so clients get practical tools and an understanding of their relationship patterns.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit brief updates or coaching into a workday or between appointments.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

The approach is calm and down-to-earth. She listens, helps set realistic goals, and teaches practical skills to manage emotions and improve relationships.

What is her professional background?

She has 39 years of clinical experience and has worked in independent practice for decades, combining psychotherapy and mediation skills.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and New Jersey, and is based in Florida.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients for online work.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and the therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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