Therapist profile
Debra Robinson, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2010010244
- NPI1992012264
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- CBT skills
- DBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Debra
Debra Robinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 15 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and career questions. She also helps people think about life purpose and self-love.
Debra describes her work as integrative. She often blends methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness practices. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and give tools for calmer responses to strong emotions.
Her approach is straightforward. Debra helps people notice patterns that lead to reactive behavior and then practice small changes. That might mean learning a breathing or grounding skill, testing a new response in a low-stakes situation, or reframing thoughts that fuel anger or anxiety.
She draws on both short-term, solution-focused techniques and longer skills work. Those who are juggling work, parenting, or caregiving will find attention to what fits into a busy life. Debra encourages building on existing strengths rather than starting from scratch.
Her background includes work with individuals, groups, and families in clinical settings. She aims to make starting therapy simple, with clear steps for scheduling and an emphasis on practical next steps. If someone wants to address anger that flares at home or work, she offers structured skill-building alongside conversational support.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small actions that align with what matters. It can help when anger comes from feeling stuck or out of purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and gives concrete exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for bursts of anger and recurring thought patterns that fuel resentment. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of bodily signals before anger escalates.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit the client's goals and daily life. That may mean trying different techniques over a few sessions and keeping what helps most.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or use audio-only steps when video isn't practical. The focus is on useful tools and realistic practice that can be applied between sessions to manage anger in work and home situations.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, depression, trauma, career questions, life purpose, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and practical, mixing talk with skills practice from approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness to reduce reactivity and improve coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in counseling, including individual, group, and family work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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