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Deborah Mobley

Deborah Mobley

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 40+ years of experience

Practical recovery-focused counseling with an emphasis on change

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  • CBT based
  • Trauma informed
  • Motivational support

About Deborah

Deborah Mobley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 40 years of practice. She focuses on practical recovery work for people facing anxiety, depression, substance misuse, anger, and trauma-related symptoms. Her approach is warm and direct, aimed at helping people make healthier decisions and cope with life changes.

Deborah favors Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with Trauma-Focused methods and Motivational Interviewing. She uses these approaches to help clients notice unhelpful thinking, change behaviors that keep problems going, and find motivation for lasting change. Sessions are grounded and goal-oriented so progress can show up in daily life.

Her background includes supporting people who faced significant loss from natural disasters and other crises. She brings decades of experience working with adults and with children in contexts noted in her past work, while helping individuals navigate grief, addiction, parenting strain, career shifts, and compassion fatigue.

Deborah emphasizes listening first and starting from where each person is. She helps people move toward clearer choices, better sleep, and improved relationships by breaking challenges into manageable steps. Her style balances empathy with practical strategies to handle stress, anger, and setbacks.

People who want to begin are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Deborah practices in Florida and conducts work in English.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Drug and alcohol addictionLife purposePost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Deborah's Approaches Fit Online Work

Deborah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep or eating problems. CBT breaks problems into clear steps and teaches practical skills that can be practiced between sessions.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change, especially around substance use and decision making. This approach focuses on building motivation and resolving mixed feelings in a collaborative way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, symptoms, and preferences with each person and recommend a mix of methods based on those needs. That choice is made jointly so treatment fits the client's life and priorities.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice new skills in their everyday routines while keeping the therapy process collaborative and goal focused.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH2236
NPI
1568452860

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, sleep and eating concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

What style of therapy should I expect?

Therapy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to set clear goals, address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and build motivation for change.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The clinician brings 40 years of experience working in mental health settings and in crisis contexts such as natural disaster recovery.

What credentials and location are listed?

The therapist holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida as indicated in her professional profile.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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