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Deborah Mobley

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Deborah Mobley, LMHC

Florida

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Addiction

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Key details

  • CredentialsLMHC
  • LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH2236
  • NPI1568452860
  • Experience40 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationFlorida

About

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-focused care

About Deborah

Deborah Mobley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 40 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, substance misuse, grief, relationship strain, anger, and other life stresses. Deborah uses evidence-based methods and focuses on helping people make healthier choices and cope with trauma-related symptoms.

She emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused approaches in her sessions. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, and then practice different ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit for people working through drug or alcohol problems and other behavior change goals.

Deborah has worked with people after natural disasters and with those managing personal crises and loss. She listens to each person’s story and starts from their current situation to map practical steps forward. Sessions aim to improve daily functioning and reduce symptoms that get in the way of everyday life.

Her background spans many settings over decades, giving her experience with common and complex problems alike. She frames therapy as a deliberate process that involves clear goals and specific techniques, rather than vague promises. People who want focused, practical help with anger, addiction, trauma, or stress often seek her approach.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Deborah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through practical exercises and homework. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger management, and habits tied to substance use.

She also applies Motivational Interviewing to support people making behavioral changes. This method uses conversation to explore ambivalence and strengthen a person’s own reasons for change, which can be helpful for drug and alcohol concerns and shifting coping patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels manageable in daily life. Plans can shift as progress and needs become clearer.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and make shorter check-ins easier. Discuss format preferences during the matching process to pick what suits your schedule and comfort.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Drug and alcohol addictionLife purposePost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma symptoms, anger, grief, relationship strain, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her work emphasizes evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused approaches, with practical steps and goal-setting in sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 40 years of experience providing care in a range of settings and with people affected by disasters, loss, and personal crises.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices with that credential in the state.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the listed biography does not specify formats.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her practice?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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