Last edited 02/28/2023

Headshot of Debra Bichachi Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Debra Bichachi

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
Online in Florida
Headshot of Debra Bichachi Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanWhiteHeterosexual
Get To Know Me
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyAnger managementMood disordersObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
General Expertise
Relationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemAgoraphobiaBody image issuesCompulsive behaviorSleep & insomnia issuesLife transitionsPanic attacks & panic disorderParenting issuesPhobias & fearsStress
Treatment Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive TherapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual TherapyChild Counseling
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaUMRUnitedHealthCare (UHC)All Savers InsuranceAvMedHarvard Pilgrim HealthcareOptumOscar HealthOxford Health PlansUnitedHealthcare Student Resources
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$150
Individual Therapy:$150
Child Counseling:$150
Professional Background
LicensureFlorida, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SW9658
Training/CertificationsGraduate, Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI)
Education
M.S.W., Advanced Clinical Social Work, Columbia University, Master of Social Work, Advanced Clinical Social Work, 2005
Brandeis University, Associate of Applied Arts, Psychology, Sociology, 2003
Work HistoryI began my therapeutic career in New York City, working at a methadone clinic in Harlem. I was immediately drawn to uncovering the underlying anxiety and depression in the life of a drug addict. I was able to help open up the deep wounds and help the addicts heal from their haunted pasts. At that point, I knew that my strategies were both effective and, most importantly, they provided hope for a new beginning. I quickly applied my techniques to many other settings, including inpatient psychiatry, outpatient therapy, and private practice. I received specialized training in OCD, anxiety disorders, and depression from the OCD Resource Center of Florida. I then graduated from the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute. I have over 15 years of experience treating OCD, generalized anxiety, social phobia, specific phobias, panic disorders, PTSD, trichotillomania, body dysmorphia, and depression. I proudly implement evidence-based practices, including Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Exposure and response prevention (ERP).
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Debra Bichachi, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.