Deborah Maqueira, LMHC

Practical compassionate therapy for lasting change

CBT and motivational interviewing
Adaptive coping strategies
Empathy with gentle challenge

About Deborah Maqueira

Deborah Maqueira is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 17 years of experience. She has helped hundreds of people navigate severe depression and crippling anxiety and supports individuals facing stress, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, and a wide range of life changes. Deborah commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing into her work and adapts each treatment plan to match a person’s needs and goals. She often uses vivid, unexpected analogies to spark new insights and help people shift long-held, unhelpful perspectives. Her style blends empathy and respect with purposeful challenge, and she aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where progress can be practical and sometimes even lightened by humor. For those ready to take a next step, Deborah focuses on identifying and reducing the thoughts and patterns that have been holding them back, while supporting sustainable change along the way.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAvoidant personalityCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Deborah Maqueira have?

Deborah Maqueira has 17 years of experience as a mental health professional.

Is Deborah Maqueira a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are FL LMHC MH17791.

In which languages does Deborah Maqueira provide therapy?

Deborah Maqueira provides therapy in English.

Where is Deborah Maqueira located?

She is located in Florida.

How can I work with Deborah Maqueira as my therapist?

You can work with Deborah Maqueira through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deborah Maqueira work with international clients?

Deborah Maqueira does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deborah Maqueira cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Deborah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. This approach helps people develop practical skills to manage symptoms and respond differently to challenging situations.

She also employs Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen commitment to change. This approach is especially useful for behavior change and work related to addictions, motivation, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy is another influence in her practice, emphasizing empathy, respect, and the client’s own capacity for growth. This style supports self-esteem, identity work, and coping with relationship or life-change concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deborah works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to measurable progress.

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