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Debra Vitale

(she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

I am a telehealth therapist using a strength’s-based approach. I believe helping you to set realistic and achievable goals is pivotal to a successful outcome of self-sufficiency and self-care. Working from a place of compassion, flexibility and sensitivity, I also recognize and incorporate in treatment the importance of different life factors (e.g., family, cultural and environment) that heavily influence us socially and emotionally and our abilities to cope with challenges.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My style is informed by evidenced based practices such a Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) as well as using psychoeducation and goal setting, I will work alongside you to promote long-term symptom reduction and balance in your social (work, school, family) and emotional functioning.

What you can expect from our first session

The fact that you are taking this step to learn about me, demonstrates important core values of self-care and preservation, whether it be for you or a loved one. These values are an important foundation of the therapeutic relationship which will lead to a positive alliance in which your overall health, growth and healing can take place.


Debra's style is

Affirming
Empowering
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Debra accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Debra

Other at Case Western Reserve University
License type: LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Ohio), LISW-S (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor) (Ohio), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Tennessee)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Family Issues, Stress, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, and Identity Issues
Modalities: Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Multi-Systemic (MST), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)