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Deborah Alter

Therapist(She/Her)
30 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Panic disorders, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello and welcome! A bit about me: A native New Yorker, I graduated from CCNY with a BA in Psychology. I then attended Wurzweiler School of Social Work, acquiring my MSW and became licensed as an LCSW. Essentially, I view myself as a life coach, a motivator who recognizes that we are ALL unique individuals but paradoxically, share many common thoughts and feelings. I applaud you for reaching out to work through that which is weighing you down! Let's get started...

My approach to therapy

I adapt each session and interaction to meet your unique & specific needs at that time, pulling on various approaches. Using cognitive behavior therapy, strengths perspective, systems theory & problem-solving techniques, my intervention strives to focus on mindfulness while offering emotional support and encouragement, offering feedback without ever being judgmental.

What you can expect from me

Expect an environment that values your perspective, honors your thoughts & feelings, and recognizes patterns in your life that may no longer be serving you. Drawing from decades of experience, I'll work with you to create a plan in support of your goals. I'm excited to meet you!

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Energetic, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    30 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Wurzweiler School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Panic disorders, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Family issues, Anger management, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavioral, Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral Activation (BA)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Hebrew, Spanish