Debra Aquino, LCSW

Licensed in Kentucky · 3 years in practice

Debra Aquino is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Kentucky.

License and registration

LCSW, Kentucky: 255615 · expires April 2027
LCSW, Tennessee: 8064 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1023527421 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Debra

Debra Aquino is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Kentucky. She brings three years of clinical experience to her work and aims to make therapy approachable and straightforward for people feeling overwhelmed. She speaks English and accepts international clients for online sessions.

Her style is warm and interactive. She listens first and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, not on labels or judgment.

Background and approach

Debra helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, anger, low self-esteem, grief, and seasonal mood shifts. Career strain, relationship worries, parenting stress, and issues connected to military service or multicultural identity are also within her focus areas.

She uses a mix of approaches to match what a person prefers and needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Client-Centered methods make space for the person's own goals.

Mindfulness tools are offered to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to therapist availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Debra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
ADHD
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Multicultural concerns
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Approaches Debra names

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Online support

Approaches and how they fit into online therapy

Debra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and helps people try specific changes to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices and breathing or grounding techniques to manage stress and reactivity.

She also draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's own goals and pace. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging makes it easier to fit support into a busy day. These options make it possible to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or parenting responsibilities.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Debra commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, grief, self-esteem, anger, relationship and family issues, parenting stress, career problems, and Seasonal Affective Disorder.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm and interactive, focused on listening and adapting to each person. She emphasizes practical steps and a nonjudgmental tone.

What kind of experience does she have?

She has three years of clinical experience working as a licensed clinician in mental health settings.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds LCSW credentials and practices in Kentucky, with licensing noted as KY LCSW and TN LCSW.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients for online work.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription plan that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to available times.

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