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Debra Kearse-Thomas

Debra Kearse-Thomas

LCSW

Therapist · New York · 12+ years of experience

Practical support for stress and anger

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  • CBT based
  • Compassionate style
  • Goal focused

About Debra

Debra Kearse-Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Debra aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people feel heard.

She uses a tailored approach, adjusting conversations and strategies to fit each person's needs. That might mean working on thought patterns, building confidence, or finding better ways to handle irritation and anger. Sessions emphasize clear steps and small changes that add up over time.

Debra also supports people working on self-love and women's issues. She listens to what matters most to each client and helps set realistic goals. The aim is to build routines and skills that make daily life easier.

Her style is straightforward and respectful. She helps clients break problems into manageable parts and practices new skills during sessions. People learn tools they can use between meetings to reduce stress and respond differently to triggers.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Debra offers supportive guidance through that process. She works with each person to design a plan that fits their goals and circumstances. If you want a practical, collaborative approach to handling anger and related concerns, she may be a good match.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How CBT and online care can help manage anger

Debra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people understand and change the thoughts that drive stress, worry, and angry reactions. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts and teaches concrete skills, like noticing triggers and practicing different responses, which can reduce intense reactions over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Debra works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. This collaborative process means techniques are adjusted as progress is made and new needs appear.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and let people meet from whatever place best suits their schedule. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Practical benefits include consistent access to a licensed professional and the ability to practice skills in real-life settings between meetings, then bring observations back to sessions for review and adjustment.

At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (New York)
LCSW · No. 089666
NPI
1336905553

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Debra commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include self-love and women's issues.

What is her general therapeutic approach?

She practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using conversations and exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. The work emphasizes practical tools clients can use between sessions.

How long has she been practicing?

Debra has 12 years of professional experience in the field. That experience informs how she structures sessions and tailors plans.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York. Location is listed as New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing or cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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