Debra Thatcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
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Ithaca, NY 14850
Let's Connect (646) 542-0397
My first experience with therapy, was as the client. After surviving a traumatic event, I sought help from a therapist. Therapy proved so helpful, it was then, that my passion grew. While most of my experience has been in private practice providing individual therapy, I have worked in a county mental health clinic, an inpatient psychiatric setting and a residential group home. At the core of distress, we may find some form of unresolved shame, guilt, trauma, abuse or loss. I am here to provide "a safe place" to process those hurts, while helping you increase self-awareness and gain skills to lead a more fulfilling life.
As we get to know one another, we will create your goals together. While some people who seek therapy already know what they hope to accomplish, others are completely unsure. Again, there is no right or wrong way to approach therapy. During intake, I will ask you directly what you want and hope for out of therapy. How will you know you are feeling better?
Unlike other relationships in our lives, the therapeutic relationship is objective. While our friends and family may do the best they can to help us, they may already have biases regarding how you should live your life. A key component then, is realizing that you will not disappoint me or be judged. I am here to help you be the best version of yourself.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Debra Thatcher now - (646) 542-0397
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Pay by Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EmblemHealth
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- Fidelis
- MVP Health Care
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Debra Thatcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 081915-1 Debra Thatcher
- In Practice for 15 Years
- Certificate from National Association of Social Workers 2006
- Attended Marywood University
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (646) 542-0397
Debra Thatcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (646) 542-0397
Debra Thatcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (646) 542-0397
Debra Thatcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Location
Nearby Areas
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Last Modified: 21 Mar 2024