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Debra Aquino, LCSW
Kentucky
LCSW - Stress and Anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Mindfulness techniques
- Goal oriented steps
About Debra
Debra Aquino is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting problems, and other life transitions. Sessions also address ADHD, bipolar concerns, grief, career stress, and seasonal affective disorder.
Debra uses straightforward conversation to identify what is getting in the way of daily functioning. She mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and mindfulness techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used when people want short-term steps and clear goals.
In sessions she listens for patterns in thought and behavior and then tests small changes together. That might mean tracking a worry, trying a new response to anger, or practicing brief mindfulness exercises. She explains skills in simple terms and checks whether they fit the person’s life.
Debra has worked with people from diverse cultural and veteran backgrounds and addresses multicultural concerns alongside armed forces related issues. She also supports people dealing with LGBT concerns and seasonal mood shifts.
Practical matters such as cost vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Debra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice automatic thoughts and test different responses. CBT sessions focus on concrete exercises such as thought records and behavior experiments to reduce worry and improve coping with day-to-day problems.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a conversational style that focuses on the person's perspective and priorities. That approach emphasizes listening and reflecting so goals come from the client's own concerns. Mindfulness Therapy is used in brief exercises that build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can help with anxiety, stress, and mood shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see what is helpful and what should change.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to be on camera. These practical benefits help clients use skills in real life and maintain continuity of care.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship problems. Other focuses include ADHD, bipolar concerns, grief, career issues, and seasonal affective disorder.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small changes in behavior. It is presented as clear skills and short experiments to try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She is an LCSW with three years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including multicultural and veteran-related issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Kentucky and practices with that credential in the state.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.