Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Debra Bujalka, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149011249
- NPI
- 1902637036
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Workplace issues
About Debra
Debra Bujalka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 25 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Debra also addresses divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, life purpose, and workplace and money-related concerns.
Her work is straightforward and practical. Sessions are a place to talk through what feels most urgent. She helps people name what is happening and consider simple, doable steps to feel steadier day to day.
Debra draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. She pays attention to how work, finances, and relationships interact with mental health. Discussions often include skills for managing stress and strategies for handling difficult moments.
Over her career she has supported people through major life changes, including separation and shifts in family or work roles. She listens for patterns that might keep someone stuck and then tests small changes to break those patterns. The emphasis is on practical problem solving and clearer choices.
Sessions are conducted in English. New clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Debra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach involves skill-building for stress and anxiety management, such as learning short grounding or breathing practices and identifying triggers to reduce overwhelm. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and post-traumatic stress by working through painful memories in small, paced steps and developing strategies for managing strong reactions. These methods aim to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning through clear, concrete steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and will adjust methods as therapy unfolds. Clients and therapist collaborate on which techniques to try and how to adapt them to daily life.
The site indicates that sessions use a subscription model and that clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or appointments and can shorten travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is needed and can make scheduling across different daily routines more flexible.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include divorce and separation, guilt, impulsivity, money issues, and workplace concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical. Conversations focus on identifying problems and testing small, doable changes.
How long has she worked in the field?
She has 25 years of professional work experience helping people with mood and stress-related concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Therapy is provided to clients in Illinois as indicated by her licensure.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the client’s location.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers