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Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD

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Specializes in: Psychology

Professional interests include: anxiety, long-term therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, and more.

950 Peninsula Corporate Circle Suite 3000
Boca Raton, FL 33487

(561) 998-9040

Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD is a psychologist in Boca Raton, FL specializing in psychology.

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950 Peninsula Corporate Circle Suite 3000
Boca Raton, FL 33487

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Some issues Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Self-Harm

Self-harm occurs when people hurt their own bodies on purpose. People who self-harm may feel an emotional or psychological release after hurting themselves. This release can become a coping mechanism to deal with negative thoughts and feelings. While not a mental illness in itself, self-harm may be a response to abuse, trauma, or other mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Those who self-harm typically do not have suicidal intent, but are at a greater risk of attempting suicide. They may also conceal their self-harm from others, making their behavior and injuries all the more risky. Self-harm frequently arises in adolescence or adulthood. Some self-harm once, while others may self-harm more frequently and for longer periods of time.

People may self-harm by a variety of means, including cutting themselves with sharp objects, burning themselves with matches, or hitting and bruising themselves. Symptoms and signs of self-harming include:

Scars or bandages
Wearing of long sleeves or pants to conceal one's skin
Expressions of worthlessness
Frequent cuts or injuries
Emotional and behavioral shifts

Therapy can treat patients who self-harm. Therapists ask people to explore current and past experiences and emotions that may contribute to the desire to self-harm. Cognitive behavioral therapy, a specialized form of therapy, can also reduce self-harm by encouraging patients to identify negative patterns of thought and to develop coping strategies that do not involve self-inflicted injury. Those suffering from more severe self-harm may require in-patient hospitalization to recover mentally and physically.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD treated as a psychologist in Boca Raton, FL during 2012 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	439

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD treated as a psychologist in Boca Raton, FL during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	528

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	74
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD treated as a psychologist in Boca Raton, FL during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	603

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	72
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD treated as a psychologist in Boca Raton, FL during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	453

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	70
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD treated as a psychologist in Boca Raton, FL during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	406

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD treated as a psychologist in Boca Raton, FL during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	387

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD treated as a psychologist in Boca Raton, FL during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	433

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD in 2018

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD treated as a psychologist in Boca Raton, FL during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	337

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD in 2019

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD treated as a psychologist in Boca Raton, FL were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy	448

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD.

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD From 2012 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

She has a state license in New Jersey.

Licensed In: New Jersey

Insurance Information

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Dr. Debra Ann Stein, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare.

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Biography

Dr. Debra Stein is a specialist in psychology. These areas are among Dr. Stein's clinical interests: self-harm, psychoeducation, and adoption issues. She is an in-network provider for Medicare insurance.