Debbie Yost
Clinical Therapist & Art Therapist
Pronouns: She/her
Licensure: Therapist
Location: Florida
Language: English
Fee:
Sliding Scale: Available
Insurance:
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Specialties:
Anxiety, Depression & Stress
Grief & Life Transitions
Self-Esteem & Coping Skills
Addiction & Substance Use
Gender Identity & Women’s Issues
Domestic Abuse & Violence
ABOUT ME
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in behavioral health, spanning medical, correctional, and community-based settings. I have identified as a femme lesbian and have remained deeply connected to the LGBTQ+ community. My passion lies in helping individuals navigate life’s transitions, particularly first responders and those facing change-of-life issues, depression, anxiety, alternative relationships, body dysmorphic disorder, and codependency.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family systems, person-centered techniques, holistic therapy, and creative modalities such as art and music therapy.
I earned both my Master of Social Work (1996) and Bachelor of Social Work (1994) from the University of Central Florida. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 2006, a Qualified Supervisor for MSW Interns since 2018, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
I believe in fostering healing through a compassionate, inclusive, and evidence-based approach. Whether working with first responders or those facing personal struggles, my goal is to create a safe, affirming space for growth and transformation.
Let’s work together to create meaningful change.
Why I Do This Work
“I chose this work because I have seen how healing deepens when it is rooted in culture, language, and lived experience. My passion is in creating safe spaces for people whose stories and identities may not have always been honored.”
— Debbie Yost
My Approach in Practice
In our sessions, I might invite you to pause and check in with your body, noticing any sensations or emotions present in the moment. From there, we could explore what comes up using Internal Family Systems, perhaps meeting and listening to different parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion. Some days, we might use art-making or narrative exercises to give voice to experiences that feel difficult to put into words. Other times, somatic grounding or breathing practices can help you feel safe and regulated before moving into deeper work. My goal is to co-create a space where you feel supported to explore at your own pace, with room for both vulnerability and growth.
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Art Therapy, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT),Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical Behavior (DBT), Eclectic, Energy Psychology, Existential, Family / Marital, Imago, Humanistic, Integrative, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Person-Centered, Strength-Based, Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors, Trauma Focused
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Individual,Couples, Group, Family, Children (2 - 11 yrs), Adolescent (11 - 17 yrs), College Students, Young Adults (18-35), Adults (35-45), Middle Adults (45-65), Older, Adults (65+), Immigration/ Acculturation, New Parents, Parents, Life Coaching, Poly/Kink/Sex, BIPoC, LGBTQ+, Activists, Medical Professionals, Educators
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How We Can Work Together
Clients often reach out when they are:
Facing significant life changes and want to build stability and supportive routines.
Exploring or reconnecting with their identity, including cultural roots, values, and self-understanding.
Feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns and wanting to uncover triggers and practice new ways of responding.
Living with the effects of trauma or dissociation and seeking skills for nervous system regulation and resilience.
Navigating eating disorders or disordered eating and wanting a more compassionate, sustainable relationship with food and their body.
No matter the reason, my focus is on creating a collaborative process that moves at your pace and honors your lived experience.
