Debra Kimble, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 9 years in practice

Debra Kimble is a New York licensed clinical social worker with nine years of professional experience.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 095279 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1407226764 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Debra

Debra Kimble is a New York licensed clinical social worker with nine years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and life transitions. Debra emphasizes respect for each person's story and strengths.

She encourages small, practical steps toward feeling more steady and satisfied. Debra approaches sessions as a partnership. She listens first to understand what is most pressing.

Then she works with each person to set clear, manageable goals and to try strategies that fit daily life.

Background and approach

Sessions are meant to feel straightforward and useful rather than academic. Her work often centers on coping tools for overwhelming emotions. That can include learning ways to calm intense reactions, building routines that stabilize mood, and practicing new ways to respond to stress.

Debra helps people notice what already helps them and to build on those habits. When trauma or abuse is part of the story, she takes a paced approach that prioritizes safety and control. For mood concerns like depression or bipolar disorder, she focuses on symptom management, routines, and problem solving that fit each person's situation.

People who come to Debra can expect plainspoken guidance, steady support, and a focus on skills that work in real life. She aims to help people feel more capable of handling stress and making changes that matter.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Debra draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work in straightforward ways. One common approach focuses on building coping skills - teaching specific strategies to manage intense emotions, reduce anxiety, and handle daily stressors. These techniques help people regain a sense of control and calm in everyday moments.

Another frequent focus is on mood management for depression and bipolar disorder. This involves developing routines, tracking patterns, and using problem-solving steps to reduce disruptive episodes and support steadier functioning. When trauma or abuse is part of a person's history, Debra takes a paced approach that centers on safety and the person's own choices about how and when to address painful memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences, and then suggest methods that fit those priorities. That makes the plan feel collaborative and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face time for skills practice and deeper conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera isn’t needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or quick coping reminders between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and changing routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps set clear, manageable goals and practical steps.

What is her background and experience?

She has nine years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New York.

Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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