Debra Aquino, LCSW - Therapist in Kentucky

About Debra

Debra Aquino is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Kentucky. She brings a warm, interactive style to sessions and focuses on practical help for everyday problems. Debra listens with respect and tailors conversations to each person’s needs.

Her approach avoids labels and centers on clear steps forward. She has three years of documented experience as an LCSW and has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and seasonal affective disorder.

Background and approach

She also works with issues around parenting, relationships, family dynamics, grief, self-esteem, anger, career transitions, ADHD, and LGBT matters. Additional attention is given to veteran and armed forces issues and multicultural concerns. In sessions Debra combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy.

That means conversations aim to understand what matters to the client, test unhelpful thoughts, and try small practical changes between meetings. Sessions move at a pace comfortable to the client and focus on measurable steps. Her style is straightforward and compassionate.

She helps people notice patterns, set small goals, and build coping strategies for daily life. Messages, phone calls, video meetings, and live chat or text sessions are used to fit different needs. People who prefer a direct but empathetic therapist may find her approach helpful.

She accepts international clients and offers services in English. To begin, clients follow the site's Start Therapy process and schedule based on availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a partnership. The therapist focuses on understanding each person and shaping conversations around what the client says matters, which helps when talking about parenting, stress, or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. Sessions use simple exercises and real-life practice to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD symptoms.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through short exercises and breathing techniques. It can reduce reactivity to stress and support mood regulation during busy family routines.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the approach stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy makes these methods more accessible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions fit into tight schedules, and live chat or text messaging lets clients check in between meetings. These options offer flexibility for parents and busy adults while keeping the focus on steady, workable changes.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

Debra focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, parenting and relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, anger, ADHD, LGBT matters, career challenges, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm, interactive, and respectful. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works to make sessions practical and goal oriented.

What is her professional background?

She holds an LCSW and has three years of documented experience working as a licensed social worker.

Where is she licensed and located?

Debra is licensed in Kentucky with license details KY LCSW 255615 and TN LCSW 8064 and practices from Kentucky.

What languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

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

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Kentucky, Tennessee
Languages: English

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