Debra Schwarze, LCPC, LPC
Licensed in Illinois · 30 years in practice
Debra Schwarze is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180-005252 · expires March 2027
- LPC, Wisconsin
- 7605-125 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1720065063 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
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About Debra
Debra Schwarze is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. She brings 30 years of experience in mental health settings and aims to make the first step into counseling feel manageable for anyone seeking help. Her style is warm and practical.
Sessions focus on listening first, then finding small, doable steps to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. She encourages open conversation and works alongside each person to set realistic goals.
Background and approach
Debra uses approaches that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and mindfulness techniques. Those methods are used in simple ways, such as practicing new ways to respond to stress, working on upsetting memories, or building routines for better sleep and mood. She has worked in community mental health, schools, faith-based programs, health systems, and independent practice.
That range has shaped a flexible approach that fits different needs and life situations. Debra also has a background in art therapy and may suggest creative exercises when words are hard to find. People often come for help with caregiving stress, cancer-related concerns, relationship strain, mood disorders, obsessive or panic symptoms, or questions about life purpose.
Debra is licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and also holds a Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselor credential.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Debra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Women's issues
Approaches Debra names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
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Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate online
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and following the client's lead. Online sessions make this simple by allowing time to talk through what matters most and then agree on goals to focus on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and actions and teaches small behavior changes and coping tools to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or handle panic and compulsions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try techniques together to see what fits each person's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include short experiments between sessions and adjustments based on what helps most.
Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and practicing skills together. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quicker check-in. Live chat and text messaging can be easier for brief updates, journaling between meetings, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Debra focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, mood disorders, trauma and many related concerns such as caregiver stress, cancer, and relationship strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, with a focus on listening, setting small goals, and teaching skills you can use between meetings.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She has 30 years of experience across community mental health, schools, faith-based programs, health systems, and independent practice, plus training in art therapy.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and also holds a Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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