- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- 20 years experience
- North Carolina LCMHC
About Debbie
Debbie Esque is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and life changes, and also addresses issues such as parenting, relationship struggles, grief, and trauma.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other approaches to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions are conversational and practical. She listens, gives clear feedback, and can be direct when that helps move things forward.
Debbie has worked with a broad range of people over two decades. That background shapes how she notices patterns and suggests steps clients can take between sessions. She draws on clinical training and life experience when considering options for each person.
In a typical session she helps people break big problems into smaller, manageable parts. She focuses on concrete skills for coping, problem-solving, and shifting thoughts that contribute to distress. Homework and practice between meetings are often part of the plan.
Her aim is to reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life and to increase the things that matter to each person. She asks about goals up front and revisits them as progress is made. To start, readers are invited to use the site matching process to schedule an initial session.
How CBT and practical approaches guide online sessions
Debbie lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core approach. CBT helps people notice patterns of thoughts that increase anxiety and try small behavior changes to test new outcomes. It is often used for worry, phobias, low mood, and managing stress.She also combines other complementary methods to shape sessions around what the client needs. The therapist and client work together to pick techniques that match goals, whether that means focusing on thought records, problem-solving, or activity planning. This collaborative process helps tailor steps people can practice between meetings.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during lunch breaks or after work. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins while others suit longer skill-building sessions, so ask about available formats when you schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, New Jersey, New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, bipolar mood concerns, depression, and life changes, plus related topics like parenting, grief, trauma, and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her sessions are conversational and task-oriented. She listens, offers direct feedback when needed, and focuses on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of people and presenting concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients currently.
What are the session formats?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current session options before booking through the platform.
How do I begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.