Debra Pruyn, LCSW

Debra Pruyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Delaware with 25 years of experience in social work and clinical counseling. She earned a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University in 1995 and holds an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker - in New York as well as a clinical social work license. Her career has spanned a range of settings including probation, early intervention, mental health, and addiction services, where she has supported people facing anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, relationship difficulties, and severe and persistent mental illness.

Known for a calm, supportive manner, she helps clients clarify goals and develop practical strategies to move forward. She emphasizes organizing thoughts and creating a clear path toward change, working collaboratively to identify what a successful outcome looks like for each person. Debra draws on decades of experience as a counselor and case manager to offer practical guidance during difficult transitions and to help clients build skills for coping with stress, relationships, parenting, work challenges, and emotional regulation.

Debra makes herself available through messaging and typically checks messages two to three times daily, seven days a week. She offers live chat and video sessions with greater availability in the evenings and on weekends. Sessions are generally 30 minutes long, and she is willing to accommodate longer sessions when needed. Prospective clients are invited to check current availability when they are ready to schedule.

Solution-Focused Care and Online Support

Solution-Focused Therapy is central to Debra Pruyn's practice. This approach focuses on identifying clear, practical goals and building on existing strengths to create small, achievable changes. It is especially useful for clients seeking concrete steps to manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, or life transitions.

Alongside a solution-focused orientation, Debra emphasizes a supportive, goal-oriented style that helps organize thoughts and set a clear path forward. She collaborates with clients to define priorities and adapts strategies to each person’s needs, working together to determine which methods are most helpful for reaching their goals.

Online therapy with Debra is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into busy lives and to continue progress between sessions. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and format to client needs, helping clients access effective therapeutic support from wherever they are.