Debra Tansky, MD, LCPC

Debra Tansky is a Maryland-based therapist who brings a thoughtful, client-centered approach to helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and addiction recovery. With 18 years of clinical experience, she holds MD (medical doctor) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) credentials and draws on evidence-based methods to support clients through workplace stress, social anxiety, life transitions, and identity-related concerns among LGBT individuals.

Her practice emphasizes practical skill building and emotional insight, guiding clients to strengthen communication, reduce panic symptoms, and cultivate self-love and purpose. She has experience assisting those facing caregiver strain, divorce and separation, body image concerns, and workplace difficulties, and she focuses on relapse prevention and coping strategies in addiction recovery.

Debra aims to create an affirming, respectful environment where people can explore guilt, shame, anger, and forgiveness while developing healthier coping habits. She works collaboratively with each person to identify goals and tailor interventions that promote resilience and meaningful change over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Remote Care

Debra Tansky uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common concerns like anxiety, panic, and addiction. One approach focuses on skill-building for stress and anxiety - teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies that reduce symptom intensity and improve daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes relapse prevention and motivational strategies for addictions - helping people identify triggers, build routines, and strengthen motivation for sustained recovery. She also offers communication and relationship-focused work that teaches concrete tools for expressing needs, resolving conflict, and improving connection.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Debra collaborates with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods over time so the work fits the individual rather than imposing a single model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, and other commitments. These remote formats increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to receive consistent support from licensed professionals in ways that match their daily life and communication style.