Debra Feinberg, LCSW
Senior Therapist · Online Therapy / Telehealth Sessions
Founder and director of Maplewood Counseling, providing virtual marriage, couples, and individual therapy — licensed in New Jersey and New York, with over 25 years of experience.
How Debra Helps
Debra Feinberg, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is a dedicated relationship and family expert who provides skilled support for the unique challenges blended families face. She focuses on creating a therapeutic environment built on trust and understanding, helping families navigate the emotional landscape of merging households. Debra’s work often centers on addressing parenting challenges and improving co-parenting dynamics to ensure a stable and nurturing environment for children. She empowers families to transform difficulties into opportunities for growth, helping them build a cohesive unit rooted in mutual respect and lasting connection.
As founder of Maplewood Counseling and a senior couples specialist, Debra provides expert couples therapy for couples in transition, couples navigating major life decisions, and couples seeking one-session evaluation or discernment work. She built Maplewood Counseling in 2005 around a premium specialty model — small caseloads, senior clinicians, and the kind of focused work insurance-driven practices can’t offer.
Specialties
Licensed Relationship SpecialistLifecycle Relationship SupportHigh-Conflict CouplesInfidelity RecoveryCo-Parenting & Blended FamiliesParenting ChallengesMulticultural & LGBTQ+ Couples
How Debra Works
Debra draws on an eclectic, evidence-based approach, tailored to each client — often incorporating insights from Esther Perel’s work on relationships alongside these core modalities:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Psychodynamic TherapyAccelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)The Gottman MethodRelational Life TherapyMindfulness
Experience
Debra brings over 25 years of experience helping couples, adults, adolescents, and families navigate relationship challenges, personal struggles, and family concerns. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey and New York, a Certified Clinical Supervisor, and a Certified School Social Worker. Debra graduated from Binghamton University in 1980 and earned her Master of Social Work from Syracuse University in 1996.
A Bit About Me
Outside of session, Debra enjoys spending time in nature — especially watching raptors and other wildlife — along with bike riding, a wide range of music, and time with family and friends. She’s an avid reader of spiritual books, and is deeply influenced by Eckhart Tolle’s teaching that “pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.” Debra also believes in the healing power of humor, often bringing lightheartedness into sessions to help clients ease tension and find moments of relief. Clients describe her as humble, down-to-earth, and easy to connect with.
Begin Your Journey
If you’re ready to take the first step toward healing and growth, Debra Feinberg, LCSW, is here to help. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your relationship, or your family, Debra provides compassionate, experienced care tailored to your unique needs.