- 20 years experience
- CBT informed care
- North Carolina LCMHC
About Debbie
Debbie Esque is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, parenting strain, and life transitions. She works with adults across many situations and brings 20 years of experience to each meeting. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at creating a working relationship that feels safe and productive from the start.
Debbie begins by listening closely to what a person needs and wants from therapy. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with practical feedback and problem-solving, to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused so progress can be measured over time.
Her manner blends kindness with firmness when needed, so clients get both support and clear guidance. Debbie draws on long experience and ongoing learning to offer approaches that fit the situation, not a one-size-fits-all plan. She emphasizes collaboration and clear expectations in every step of care.
Debbie has worked in North Carolina for many years and holds the LCMHC credential, which she uses to support a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns. She is comfortable addressing grief, trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, and adoption and foster care related topics among other issues.
People who choose her can expect direct feedback, practical tools, and an emphasis on everyday changes that make life easier. She aims to help clients build skills to manage mood, reduce anxiety, and tackle the specific challenges they bring into the room.
Using CBT Online to Tackle Thoughts and Behaviors
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, or mood swings. This approach is often practical and skill-based, with homework and small experiments between meetings.Debbie also favors clear, goal-focused sessions where feedback and problem-solving are front and center. The work aims to teach tools people can use in daily life, like managing worry, improving routines, or changing behavior that gets in the way of goals. Choosing the right approach is part of the plan, and she will work together with each person to find what fits their needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats directly when booking so you know what options are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commuting time. Licensed professionals use these sessions to teach the same CBT tools they would in person, helping people practice skills, track progress, and adjust strategies between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, New Jersey, New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma, parenting and relationship problems, and many related issues including adoption and foster care topics.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is kind but direct, combining listening with clear feedback. Sessions focus on practical steps and measurable progress.
What experience does she bring?
She has more than 20 years of clinical experience working with adults from many backgrounds and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.