Debra Matthews-Robinson - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

20 years experience

About Debra Matthews-Robinson

As a licensed therapist in Florida, I bring over two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through life’s most challenging transitions. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person’s unique journey, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, grief, and addiction.

I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore personal growth, heal from past experiences, and develop stronger coping strategies. My therapeutic style integrates evidence-based practices with genuine empathy, helping individuals navigate complex emotional landscapes.

My professional focus centers on supporting clients through self-love exploration, communication challenges, managing guilt and shame, processing life changes, and addressing mood disorders. Whether you’re struggling with panic attacks, caregiver stress, or seeking personal transformation, I’m committed to walking alongside you with understanding and professional guidance.

I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems, creating an inclusive environment that honors your individual experience and supports your path toward healing and personal empowerment.

Licenses

LCSW

SW8464

Professional experience

Addictions
Coping with life changes
Depression
Grief
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Self-love

Clinical Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br /> <br /> We are so grateful for our experience. She creates a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where both partners feel heard. Her guidance has helped us communicate better, understand each other’s perspectives, and work through difficult challenges with practical tools we can use in everyday life. She is compassionate, professional, and truly invested in helping couples grow. We highly recommend her to anyone seeking couples counseling.”

“Debra has helped me be more mindful and understanding of my own personal needs and situation. I think she is a very good therapist, friend. I feel comfortable sharing things with her and she is willing to listen.”

“Debra is INCREDIBLE. Therapy feels like talking with a close friend. She’s compassionate, she listens and never judges, she supports and encourages, and gives me the tools I need to feel in control in a safe and healthy manner. Meeting her has been the best thing that’s happened to me. I see a difference in my mental health since starting therapy.”

“She was the most understanding and responsive when talking to her. We were able to relate and I felt like I was being listened to.”

“She is a great therapist”

“Debra in just a few sessions has already helped me so much.”

“Debra is understanding and listens carefully with thoughtful interjections”

“I love working with Debra. <br /> She listens, suggests, and helps me a lot. I look forward to all my visits with her.”

“Debra's helped me point attention to areas I would never have attended to and for that I'm thankful! She implements realistic approaches and helps cultivate a presence that's open to your own personal growth. Highly recommend!”

“Debra is absolutely amazing. She is down to earth and very experienced.”

“So grateful to have found her!”

“She's great and we look forward to working with her.”

“I feel heard and seen and not like I have to probe everything”

“Debra pulls things out of me that I didn't know was there.”

“Debra is a wonderful therapist and is easy to talk to”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.