Debra Bales

Therapist

Offers Online Sessions

LCSW

Female

Hi, I’m Carmen Bales, LCSW. I’m a licensed clinical social worker with a background in hospice and medical social work, where I’ve spent years supporting people through grief, life transitions, chronic stress, and uncertainty.

In therapy, I offer a calm, supportive space for adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck—even when they appear “high-functioning” on the outside. My approach is integrative and person-centered, drawing from talk therapy, expressive arts, and body-based (somatic) awareness to help clients reconnect with themselves and make sense of what they are carrying.

You do not need to be “creative” to work with me. Expressive and reflective tools are used gently and always at your comfort level. I believe healing begins with being seen, understood, and supported—rather than being rushed to fix or change yourself.

Who might be a good fit for Debra ?

Clients working through grief and seeking expressive arts support might engage well with Debra Bales’s approach. She combines cognitive behavioral strategies with creative modalities to help individuals foster holistic well-being in a compassionate and personalized setting.

More About Debra Bales

Practice/Network Information

Debra Bales is featured on Psych Hub through our partnership with Grow Therapy.

Top Specialties

Anxiety Coping Skills Depression Eating Disorders Grief Life Transitions Older Adults Peer Relationships Physical Health Condition Self Esteem Spirituality Substance Misuse Women's Mental Health

Available In

Florida

Treatment Methods

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eclectic Grief Therapy Strength-Based

Ages Treated

School Age (6-12) Teen (13-17) Young Adult (18-39)

Identifies As

White

Languages Spoken

English

License Information

LCSW

Insurance and Fees

Insurance or Payments Accepted

Remember to always check with your carrier to confirm coverage.

Aetna All Savers Ambetter AvMed Blue Cross Blue Shield Centivo Cigna EAP Evernorth Golden Rule Harvard Pilgrim Humana Medi-Cal Medicaid Medicare Optum Oscar Other Oxford Self Pay Surest (formerly Bind) Tufts United Health Care

Self-Pay Rate

$130 / Session

FAQs

Continue to Grow Therapy to confirm DEBRA BALES 's availability for new clients.

DEBRA takes multiple insurance plans including Aetna , All Savers and more.

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