About Debra
Debra Pruyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses solution-focused methods to help people find clear steps forward. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set short-term goals they can actually try between sessions. Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on small changes that add up over time.
With 25 years of experience, she has supported people across a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar challenges, and anger.
Background and approach
She also helps those facing career pressure, workplace issues, isolation, and compassion fatigue. Debra draws on years of work in mental health, probation, early intervention, and addiction services to guide conversations toward useful action. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and workable next steps.
She helps people organize thoughts and decide what they want to try next. Messaging is welcomed throughout the day, and she typically checks messages two to three times daily. Debra offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
Many appointments are available in evenings and weekends for convenience. Session length is often 30 minutes, and she can adjust time if a longer meeting is needed. She practices from Delaware and holds the LCSW credential.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. Debra aims to be a steady, practical support while clients work toward their goals.
Solution-Focused Support Delivered Online
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying what a person wants to change and then finding small, manageable steps to get there. Sessions focus on strengths, quick wins, and practical actions rather than only discussing problems. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, relationship strain, work issues, and life transitions.Debra emphasizes collaborative planning to find the best approach for each person. She works with clients to set goals and then adjusts methods as needed. The choice of techniques is shaped by the client's needs, preferences, and what they want to accomplish together.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when discussion or visual cues help. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, step-by-step planning, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to schedule sessions outside standard hours and to keep momentum between meetings.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Oregon, Delaware
- Languages
- English