About me

My name is Debbie and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. I have over 30 years experience working primarily in the school setting with special needs students and part time jobs in mental health agencies, in-home counseling services, the foster care system, and private practices . I have primarily worked with teens, children, parents, families and couples.
I have a very direct approach paired with passion, compassion, humor and dedication. My main goal is to empower you and your partner to make the changes you are looking for in your life.
I use a Client-Centered approach that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Values Clarification, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Emotionally and Solution -Focused Therapy. I have found online counseling to be extremely effective.

Relationships take work: trust, commitment, reciprocity, and communication. I start where the clients are, identifying and assessing goals, priorities, values, feelings and how needs are communicated. We will work together for you to gain insight and awareness of strengths and challenges, patterns, interactions, communication and perceptions, as individuals and as a couple. Basic life skills and strategies for problem solving, conflict resolution, coping/emotional regulation, respect and communication will be identified and implemented depending on the goals and needs in the relationship.
I connect well with the majority of individuals that I work with. I am truly committed and am very available to clients via tele health.
I will listen with an empathetic ear and heart and work together to empower each to create change for a more fulfilling relationship and life! Seeking out a Counselor on Betterhelp is the first step to figuring things out with your partner!


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Parenting issues , Coping with life changes , Adoption and Foster Care , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Avoidant Personality , Blended Family Issues , Commitment Issues , Communication problems , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 37

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NJ LCSW 44sc00104400


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Debra Sorkow Kochakji. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Aug 03, 2020 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She does a great job

Work with me!