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Deborah Mccarren

Therapist
18 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Deborah McCarren, LPC, a licensed professional counselor, hypnotherapist, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor with more than 25 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate life’s hardest moments. My approach is warm, grounded, and deeply compassionate. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, trusting space where you can be fully yourself while we work together toward meaningful change.

My approach to therapy

Throughout my career, I’ve worked across a wide range of clinical settings. I spent more than 10 years at Newton Memorial Hospital coordinating outpatient mental health services and supporting patients facing severe depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and other complex challenges. Earlier in my career, I served as a site manager for High Focus Drug Rehabilitation in Cranford, New Jersey, working with both adolescents and adults, and I also spent 10 years at Easter Seals of New Jersey supporting individuals living with disabilities. My work has also included years of volunteer service supporting battered women.

What you can expect from me

I specialize in working with adults, couples, and families, with a focus on anxiety, self-esteem, confidence, phobias, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Clients often describe me as sensitive, joyful, and loving. It is an honor to do this work, and I take seriously the trust it takes to share your private life with someone. My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward with greater clarity, strength, and peace.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    18 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at New Jersey City University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based, Gestalt, Relational, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Experiential, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Behavior Modification, Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Behavior Management, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English