Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Debra Aquino, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Parenting
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 255615
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 8064
- NPI
- 1023527421
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
These details come from information Debra supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused goals
About Debra
Debra Aquino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with three years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, and career strain. She also works with those managing bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, anger, self-esteem problems, and seasonal affective disorder.
Her background includes work with people affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse. She has experience addressing veteran and armed forces issues and multicultural concerns. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than labels.
Debra’s style is interactive and direct. She often uses client-centered conversations to understand what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to identify patterns of thinking and behavior and try small experiments to shift them.
Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help notice reactions and reduce reactivity in day-to-day life. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy guide short-term goal setting and decision-making when someone feels stuck.
Work in sessions emphasizes real-life application. Topics such as parenting strategies, managing work stress, coping with mood swings, and navigating relationship conflict are broken down into concrete steps. People are encouraged to try changes between meetings and report back on what worked or didn’t.
Sessions are conducted in English and Debra accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How Debra Uses Practical Approaches in Online Work
Debra uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what matters to the person in front of her. That means listening to a person’s priorities and shaping conversations around their goals, values, and immediate concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot thought and behavior patterns and to try small, testable changes that can reduce anxiety or lift mood.Mindfulness techniques are offered as short, practical exercises to notice reactions and respond more calmly in daily situations. These approaches help with stress, parenting challenges, relationship strain, and mood-related concerns by breaking larger problems into manageable steps.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Debra will talk through options, suggest what to try first, and adjust methods based on the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. This is an ongoing conversation rather than a fixed plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can be scheduled during a work break or mindfulness exercises can be practiced between meetings. Discuss scheduling and format preferences when completing the matching questionnaire to find a practical setup that works with everyday commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, Tennessee
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, anger, self-esteem, and seasonal affective disorder.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and practical. She uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, emotional abuse, and veteran-related issues.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky. The profile lists KY LCSW and TN LCSW as credential details.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers