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Dr. Debra Harris

Ph.D., LMFT

Accepts

Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Relationship Issues

Great to meet you!

Hi, I am Dr. Debra, I have a Ph.D. and a license in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT).I am a relationship expert, specializing in couples and invidural therapy, which means I am a communications superhero. My therapeutic practice is not what I do, it's who I am. Nothing excites me more than coaching a couple back into communication health or helping one member of the couple change how they listen to their partner. Listening while connecting problems to solutions is the heart of my work.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I am a solution-oriented, relationship expert, It's important to me that you feel safe to share your story, so you and I will never rush to "fix" things. I am thoughtful and lighthearted, so expect a bit of respectful humor. I also use hypnotherapy--mindful meditation--to help reduce stress and uncontrollable behaviors--twitching, overeating, sweating, nailbiting, etc.,related relationship problems.

What you can expect from our first session

Within the first 15-minutes of our time, you will experience immediate relief, a signal that your life has begun to transform. You will feel affrimed, which means I am seeing and hearing you. My expectacy for your change will ignite a greater expectancy within you. So expect that 1) our work will be fun and productive; 2) you will reach your goal; and 3) you will have learned how to use the tools you already have to manage your anxiety, fear, or yourself without me--the point of therapy. Right?


Debra's style is

Solution-oriented
Humorous
Affirming

Insurance carriers Debra accepts

Aetna
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Debra

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Nova University
License type: LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Florida)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Depression, Family Issues, and Stress
Modalities: Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Relational

Location

4699 North State Road 7 Suite B-1
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319