Debra Tansky, LCPC

Debra Tansky, LCPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and relationship struggles. She works with clients who identify as LGBT and those dealing with anger or panic symptoms. Her approach is practical and focused on immediate needs. Debra keeps sessions direct and collaborative. She helps clients notice patterns, strengthen communication, and build coping skills for everyday life. For people recovering from addiction, she supports steps toward healthier routines and decision making. Her work also covers workplace stress, social anxiety, and issues around body image and self-love. She supports those dealing with caregiver strain, divorce and separation, or feelings of guilt and shame. Conversations aim to clarify values and set realistic next steps. Debra draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors methods to each person. She emphasizes skills people can use between sessions, such as breathing strategies for panic and practice exercises for relationship communication. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes. With 18 years of clinical experience in Maryland, she offers steady guidance through life transitions and emotional challenges. Debra encourages honest conversation and gradual change, helping people build resilience and find clearer purpose.

Evidence-based techniques and online care

Debra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One approach focuses on skill-building for anxiety and panic, teaching breathing and grounding practices along with stepwise exposure to feared situations. Another approach centers on relapse prevention and routine-building for people addressing addictions, helping clients set achievable habits and plan for triggers. Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will ask about symptoms, daily routines, and goals, then suggest methods that fit the person's needs and preferences. Clients and therapist check progress and adjust plans as things change. Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep continuity of care during life transitions. Ask about the available session formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.