Debra Kearse-Thomas, LCSW

Debra Kearse-Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker who uses clear, goal-oriented methods to help people manage stress and anxiety. She keeps sessions straightforward and practical so parents can quickly see how therapy fits into busy lives.

With 12 years of experience in New York, Debra focuses on anger, motivation, self-esteem, and building self-love. She pays attention to how everyday habits and thoughts shape mood and behavior, and she helps clients break unhelpful patterns.

Debra adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. She listens with respect and sensitivity, then works with clients to set small, doable steps. Sessions often include tools and exercises clients can try between meetings to make steady progress.

Her approach emphasizes clear thinking and practical changes that reduce overwhelm. She aims to make skills easy to use at home, at work, or during tough moments with children or caretaking demands. The focus is on improving confidence and daily functioning rather than labels.

People who choose Debra typically want a warm but focused guide who will help them rebuild confidence and manage strong emotions. She encourages realistic, achievable goals and checks in on progress as things change.

Starting therapy with Debra means working with someone who values your perspective and meets you where you are. She supports each person as they take steps toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.

CBT-informed care delivered online

Debra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new ways of reacting, useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and anger.

Her work centers on practical strategies that you can try between sessions. Together you will choose approaches that match your goals and daily demands, and she will adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaboration helps find the right fit rather than forcing one method on everyone.

Online therapy with Debra can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let you work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is low or you need a short check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter, flexible contacts that can fit into busy days. These options make it easier to use consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.