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Debra DaCosta

MSW, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP Safe & Seen Counseling LLC
Telehealth Telehealth
Available next week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Abandonment,
In network with Medicaid, Aetna, Optum, BlueCross and BlueShield, Oscar,

Introduction

Hi, I’m Debra DaCosta, MSW, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, founder of Safe & Seen Counseling LLC. I created this practice to provide a space where people can feel emotionally safe, understood, and genuinely supported while working toward meaningful change. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. I have advanced training in ADHD and support clients in developing practical strategies for focus, emotional regulation, organization, and daily functioning. My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. I integrate evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based approaches, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused strategies to help clients build insight, confidence, coping skills, and healthier patterns in their everyday lives. At Safe & Seen Counseling LLC, therapy is more than just talking — it’s about creating a safe space where you feel heard, empowered, and supported as you move toward healing, balance, and growth.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx, Black/African American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts insurance

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Recovery
  • People with Disabilities
  • HIV/AIDS
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Atheist
  • Agnostic
  • Interfaith
  • Jehovah's Witnesses

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Debra DaCosta accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Oscar
  • Horizon NJ

Pay out-of-pocket

  • 1 Hour Psychotherapy Session $125

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Certifications

  • DBT
  • CBT
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health
  • Addiction/Substance Abuse
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider

Professional Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

FAQ

Is Debra DaCosta accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Debra DaCosta is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Debra DaCosta also offers a free consultation.
Does Debra DaCosta offer telehealth appointments? Debra DaCosta does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Debra DaCosta specialize in? Debra DaCosta specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Caregiver Issues, Chronic Illness, Depression, Perfectionism, Self Esteem, Trauma, and Burnout.
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