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Debra Aquino, LCSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationKentucky
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Debra

Debra Aquino is an LCSW based in Kentucky who brings three years of clinical experience to her work with adults facing a variety of life challenges.

Background and approach

She offers care for concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting struggles, career transitions, and seasonal affective disorder. Her background also includes attention to multicultural concerns and issues affecting veterans and armed forces members.

Her style is warm, interactive, and respectful, emphasizing sensitivity and a nonjudgmental stance. She blends evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness with client-centered and solution-focused techniques, adapting the conversation and plan to each person’s priorities.

Debra aims to help people build practical skills, improve coping, and move toward manageable change at their own pace. She provides services in English and accepts international clients.

Sessions are offered through several online formats to fit different needs, and scheduling is arranged according to therapist availability.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Debra often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is well suited to issues like anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes because it focuses on practical strategies and skills. She also uses mindfulness therapy to cultivate present-moment awareness and stress reduction, which can be useful for managing emotional reactivity, anger, and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand their goals and preferences and will adjust methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual’s needs.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. This range of formats makes it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or travel, and supports access for clients who prefer nontraditional session types.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Debra works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family matters, parenting challenges, career concerns, and seasonal affective disorder.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
Their style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect and sensitivity. Treatment blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person.
What is the therapist's professional background?
She has three years of experience providing counseling and related support for people facing emotional and life transition challenges.
Which credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
The clinician holds an LCSW and maintains licenses KY LCSW 255615 and TN LCSW 8064, practicing from Kentucky.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and the therapist does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Veteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Kentucky, Tennessee

Languages

English

What Debra can help with

Debra Aquino works with clients on stress and anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, self esteem, and ADHD.

Debra works with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD.

Debra works with many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

How Debra approaches therapy

Debra's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Debra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Kentucky.