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Debra Tansky offers help for stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship worries, and LGBT-related concerns.

01About Debra

Debra Tansky offers help for stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship worries, and LGBT-related concerns. She also addresses body image, caregiver strain, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, panic attacks, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and workplace problems. Debra holds MD and LCPC credentials and has 18 years of experience in Maryland.

Her style is straightforward and client-centered. She listens closely and helps clients name what matters most to them.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps people can take between meetings. The tone is warm and nonjudgmental rather than clinical or prescriptive. Debra helps people strengthen communication and manage overwhelming feelings.

She works with clients on coping skills for panic and social anxiety. For addiction and workplace stress, she supports clearer thinking and decision-making. When relationship issues come up, she helps clients sort priorities and set healthier boundaries.

She pays close attention to life transitions like separation or changing caregiving roles. Debra assists with rebuilding self-worth after shame or guilt. She also guides clients who want to clarify life purpose or deepen self-love.

Progress is paced to each person's needs and goals. Sessions include talk-based problem solving and goal-focused work. The therapist frames each plan in small, achievable steps.

People who prefer practical guidance and steady support tend to do well with this approach.

02Credentials

LCPC (Maryland)
License LC2602 · expires January 2027
NPI
1891979076 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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04Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Debra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on symptom relief and skill building. One common approach she uses emphasizes developing coping skills and step-by-step strategies to manage anxiety, panic, and workplace stress. This approach breaks problems into small tasks and teaches concrete tools people can use between sessions.

Another key approach centers on improving communication and relationship skills. This work helps people speak up more clearly, set boundaries, and repair interactions that have become strained. It is useful for relationship worries, caregiver stress, and workplace conflicts.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist and client look at goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they pick techniques and adjust direction as progress is made so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflection, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a routine.

05Questions people ask

What concerns does Debra help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship worries, and LGBT-related issues, plus a range of related concerns like panic attacks and workplace stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is client-centered and practical, focusing on clear steps, skill building, and improving communication in everyday life.

How much experience does she have?

She has 18 years of experience working with people on emotional and life transition issues in Maryland.

What credentials and region are listed?

Credentials shown are MD and LCPC, and the practice is based in Maryland.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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