Debra DaCosta, LCSW

Debra DaCosta, LCSW

Psychotherapist
NJ
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults navigating substance use, trauma, and emotional challenges. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, supported, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change.
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About Debra DaCosta

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Childhood Trauma
Psychological Trauma
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)
Racism Issues
Behavioral Problems
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Teenagers (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based
Motivational Interviewing
Christian Counseling
Play Therapy
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Debra DaCosta

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults navigating substance use, trauma, and emotional challenges. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, supported, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Adolescent Addiction / Substance Abuse
Behavioral Problems
Childhood Trauma
Gender Affirming Counseling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychological Trauma
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Adolescent Addiction / Substance Abuse
Behavioral Problems

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1235927104

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What languages does Debra DaCosta speak?

Debra DaCosta speaks English.

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