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Debra Cosentino, LPC

Pennsylvania LPC focused on trauma and families
  • Trauma informed care
  • Family and relationships
  • Play therapy techniques

About Debra Cosentino

Debra Cosentino is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who brings four years of focused clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She has spent significant time supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across ages from young children to adults, and she draws on that background when addressing trauma, relationship concerns, and family conflict.

She blends evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral approaches and trauma-focused methods with solution-focused and humanistic perspectives to help clients build practical coping skills and greater self-understanding. Debra is also a certified play therapist and integrates play-based techniques when appropriate - a modality that can help clients of many ages express emotions, process experiences, and practice new behaviors in a therapeutic setting.

Her practice includes helping people manage anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and life transitions. Debra collaborates with clients to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored. She frames the decision to seek help as a courageous step and works alongside clients to support progress toward a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Debra Cosentino have?

Debra Cosentino has 4 years of professional experience.

Is Debra Cosentino a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: PA LPC PC014801.

In which languages does Debra Cosentino provide therapy?

Debra provides therapy in English.

Where is Debra Cosentino located?

Debra is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Debra Cosentino as my therapist?

You can work with Debra through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Debra Cosentino work with international clients?

Debra Cosentino does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Debra Cosentino cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Debra Cosentino

Debra often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors - a useful approach for anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy is another key element of her work and emphasizes processing traumatic experiences and building skills to manage trauma-related symptoms and reactions. She also incorporates Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on clients' strengths and short-term goals to create actionable steps toward change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Debra works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts techniques over time to find the best fit for progress and comfort.

Online sessions include video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access professional support from home or other convenient locations.

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