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- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness methods
- Trauma-focused care
About Debra
LCSW in California with 10 years' experience. Debra Pintel Steiner works with adults on depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and related life stresses. She previously worked in child welfare and now focuses on one-on-one therapy for adults.
Debra draws on client-centered methods to build a trusting working relationship. She encourages people to talk openly about emotions and concerns. That often leads to new ways of looking at problems and small steps forward.
She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice stress and manage racing thoughts. Mindfulness practices are offered in short exercises and paced discussions during sessions. Trauma-focused methods are part of her work when past harm influences current feelings and relationships.
Her background includes ten years as a social worker, including time at Alameda County Child Protective Services. That work involved family counseling in the child welfare system and individual therapy for adults with mental and chronic physical health issues.
In sessions she keeps the focus practical: naming the problem, talking through emotional responses, and trying concrete skills between meetings. Sessions are aimed at helping people cope with grief, anger, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, addictions, bipolar challenges, ADHD, sleep problems, and career or intimacy-related issues.
Debra provides therapy in English and practices in California. She asks people to use the platform's matching and scheduling tools to begin the intake process and arrange a first appointment.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. The therapist helps people clarify feelings and priorities by following the client's lead and asking focused questions. This approach suits concerns like relationship issues, depression, and anxiety.Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention practices and brief grounding exercises. These tools help with racing thoughts, stress, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue by teaching ways to notice bodily and mental states without judgment.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses how past harm affects current emotions and behavior. It involves paced conversations about difficult memories and building skills to manage triggers and emotional reactions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Debra will work with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts pacing and techniques based on what the person finds helpful as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are set through the platform. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use less camera time or rely on audio if that helps them focus. Licensed professionals vary in how they run sessions, so the initial appointment is used to set expectations and plan practical details.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps adults with depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, trauma and related issues such as sleep problems, parenting strain, and career stress.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered style that prioritizes a trusting working relationship and open discussion of emotions and concerns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience, including work in child welfare and individual therapy for adults with mental and chronic physical health issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.