- CBT methods
- Self esteem work
- Women's issues
About Debra
Debra Kearse-Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 12 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, and self-esteem and also addresses self-love and women's issues. She works with adults who want practical help for daily frustrations and relationship tension.
In sessions she uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused techniques. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thought patterns and try small changes. That might look like tracking situations that raise anger, testing new responses, and practicing different ways to talk to yourself.
Debra aims to make therapy concrete and usable. She and the client set short-term goals, then check progress each visit. Expect clear suggestions, homework you can actually do, and review of what worked and what didn't.
Her approach is collaborative. She listens to how anger shows up in work, home, and close relationships, then helps people build skills to manage reactions and reduce ongoing resentment. Sessions also cover confidence-building and ways to be kinder to yourself.
Debra has worked in New York settings for over a decade and brings that experience to each case. If someone wants to address stress, anxiety, anger, or low self-esteem, she offers practical methods to try and supports steady progress.
Cognitive Behavioral Techniques and Online Sessions
Debra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and patterns that lead to frequent anger.She focuses on concrete exercises such as tracking triggers, practicing alternative responses, and setting small homework tasks between sessions. These are aimed at reducing reactive responses and building more consistent coping habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. That means adjusting exercises, pacing, and goals based on what the client finds useful.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use conversation, shared worksheets, and guided exercises remotely to help people practice new skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, and self-esteem and also focuses on self-love and women's issues.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical, goal-focused work and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change thought and behavior patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience practicing in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.