Debra Tansky

Debra Tansky, MD, LCPC, brings 18 years of licensed practice in Maryland to work with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, and anger. Her practice centers on helping individuals navigate life transitions, manage panic and social anxiety, and address workplace or caregiver stress. She also offers focused support around body image, self-love, and issues that can arise from divorce and separation.

She has experience supporting LGBT individuals and those in recovery from addiction while attending to related concerns such as guilt, shame, and communication problems. Debra emphasizes client-centered care and aims to help people develop practical communication skills and healthier coping strategies. Her approach incorporates exploration of life purpose and forgiveness when those themes are relevant.

Debra frames therapy as a collaborative effort in which clients and therapist set goals and practice skills together. Her work attends to both immediate challenges, such as panic attacks and workplace issues, and longer term growth areas including self-love, relationships, and women's issues. She works with each person to identify priorities and steps toward meaningful change.