Therapist profile
Debra Kearse-Thomas, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Stress and Anger support
Continue with DebraKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 089666
- NPI1336905553
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- CBT methods
- Workplace stress
- Self-esteem work
About Debra
Debra Kearse-Thomas is a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, and related concerns such as self-love and women's issues. Debra focuses on clear, practical steps people can use between sessions to manage emotions and daily pressures.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors that keep problems going. That looks like straightforward talk, experimenting with new ways of responding, and setting small doable goals. People often learn tools for moments when anger spikes, for reducing ongoing resentment, and for handling pressure at work or home.
Her approach is goal-oriented and direct. She outlines what will be tried, checks progress, and adjusts plans if something is not working. This can include short exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments tailored to the client's situation.
Debra treats self-esteem and motivation as skills that can be strengthened. She helps clients notice patterns that erode confidence and then practice alternatives that build evidence of change. Sessions tend to focus on what to try next rather than long summaries of the past.
She works in English and is based in New York. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How CBT can be used online for anger and stress
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple ways to spot unhelpful thoughts and test them against reality. For anger this can mean noticing triggers, changing automatic interpretations, and practicing calmer responses in real situations.Sessions that use CBT also include clear skill practice. That might be brief behavioral experiments, relaxation or breathing exercises, and short worksheets to record what worked. These tasks are meant to be done between appointments so clients can see if new approaches change day-to-day reactions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins on a lunch break, or letting someone join without needing extra time for transit. Licensed professionals can use CBT tools just as they do in person to help handle anger, stress, and low self-esteem.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, and self-esteem concerns, plus related topics such as self-love and women's issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a goal-focused, practical style. Sessions emphasize identifying thoughts and trying new behaviors between meetings.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a New York LCSW and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.