Debra Counadis

Debra Counadis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Hawaii with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Debra also gives attention to control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.

Her style is straightforward and respectful. Conversations focus on the problems you bring and practical ways to address them. Sessions aim to clarify what matters now and to find manageable next steps when life feels stuck.

Debra adapts discussion and planning to each person rather than following a single method. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people work through emotional pain and regain a sense of forward motion. That can include learning new coping skills, sorting through painful feelings, and making small changes that reduce day-to-day distress.

People often come with questions about meaning, purpose, or direction after a change. Debra offers a steady presence for that kind of work and helps people weigh options and try things out. She encourages honest talk about setbacks and progress.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Debra works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is cognitive behavioral work, which helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach addresses trauma-related responses by helping people process upsetting memories and learn grounding and coping skills to manage their reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Debra will collaborate with each person to select methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what helps most and adjust the plan as progress or new concerns appear.

The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. If you want to arrange sessions that work with your schedule and daily life, confirm the formats offered and then book a first session via the matching process described on the profile.