A deep sense of love & belonging is an irreducible need of all people.
We are biologically, cognitive & spiritually wired to love, to be loved, & to belong.
When those needs are not met, we don't function as we are meant to. We fall apart. We numb.
We ache. We hurt others. We get sick.”
Brene Brown
Debra Eng, MSW, LCSW, CIMHP
Debra Eng, MSW, LCSW
With over 20 years of experience, Debra provides compassionate, client-centered care using an integrative approach that includes multiple trauma-informed practices to support holistic healing.
With a strong commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment, Debra works collaboratively with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs. Her therapeutic style is grounded in evidence-based interventions, compassion and care, to help individuals process trauma, manage stress, and increase emotional and physical health & well-being. Please look at the Integrative Health Approach page for details about my approach.
Ready to start your healing journey? Complete the inquiry form under Contact Me to start the process.
With a strong commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment, Debra works collaboratively with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs. Her therapeutic style is grounded in evidence-based interventions, compassion and care, to help individuals process trauma, manage stress, and increase emotional and physical health & well-being. Please look at the Integrative Health Approach page for details about my approach.
Ready to start your healing journey? Complete the inquiry form under Contact Me to start the process.
A little background….
I've wanted to be a social worker since I was 16, driven by a passion for serving marginalized and vulnerable populations. Early in my career, I worked across various nonprofit settings, including outpatient, residential, and correctional facilities. After developing an autoimmune condition in 2008, I shifted to private practice to manage my health. This personal journey now informs my work with clients facing chronic health issues and their caregivers. I believe health encompasses physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, and effective care must adapt to each person’s unique and evolving needs.
I've wanted to be a social worker since I was 16, driven by a passion for serving marginalized and vulnerable populations. Early in my career, I worked across various nonprofit settings, including outpatient, residential, and correctional facilities. After developing an autoimmune condition in 2008, I shifted to private practice to manage my health. This personal journey now informs my work with clients facing chronic health issues and their caregivers. I believe health encompasses physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, and effective care must adapt to each person’s unique and evolving needs.
Juno, therapy dog
Juno, my therapy dog
This is Juno (born Dec. 2017), an English Cream Golden Retriever.
He was a certified therapy dog with Alliance of Therapy Dogs from 2019-2023.
Juno has extensive training including: puppy boot camp, Home Manners,
Community Manners, and Pet Therapy class. He loves treats, belly rubs,
greeting clients, and hiking. He is in the office most days to provide comfort and joy.
He also volunteered at the Women's Center in Raleigh and See, Spot, Read at local libraries.
This is Juno (born Dec. 2017), an English Cream Golden Retriever.
He was a certified therapy dog with Alliance of Therapy Dogs from 2019-2023.
Juno has extensive training including: puppy boot camp, Home Manners,
Community Manners, and Pet Therapy class. He loves treats, belly rubs,
greeting clients, and hiking. He is in the office most days to provide comfort and joy.
He also volunteered at the Women's Center in Raleigh and See, Spot, Read at local libraries.
Partnerships
I am a certified integrative mental health provider. I partner with Jay Stevens, MD, CAQSM, FAAFP, ABAARM (at Essential Health) to ensure that my clients are receiving the best in integrative mental health care. This care may combine Traditional medicine and Functional Medicine (nutrition, supplements, movement, somatic exercises, meditation, and other modalities) to treat the complexities of today's mental health and health problems. This opportunity provides an unprecedented collaboration for clients to receive cutting edge integrative health & mental health care.
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Additionally, I am currently in Dr. Leslie Korn's Level III Advanced Nutrition in Integrative Mental Health group and a monthly consultation group with other integrative therapists who have attended IMMH.
We meet monthly to discuss cases and the best integrative approaches towards health and healing.
I am a certified integrative mental health provider. I partner with Jay Stevens, MD, CAQSM, FAAFP, ABAARM (at Essential Health) to ensure that my clients are receiving the best in integrative mental health care. This care may combine Traditional medicine and Functional Medicine (nutrition, supplements, movement, somatic exercises, meditation, and other modalities) to treat the complexities of today's mental health and health problems. This opportunity provides an unprecedented collaboration for clients to receive cutting edge integrative health & mental health care.
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Additionally, I am currently in Dr. Leslie Korn's Level III Advanced Nutrition in Integrative Mental Health group and a monthly consultation group with other integrative therapists who have attended IMMH.
We meet monthly to discuss cases and the best integrative approaches towards health and healing.
Licenses/Certificates:
LCSW- NC Social Work Certification and Licensing Board #C004789, since 2004 (ongoing)
LCAS- NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board #902, 2003 to June 2020
Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider (CIMHP), PESI, since 2019 to present
Certified Clinical Tele-mental Health Provider, Evergreen Certification, 2020-22
Certified Safe & Sound Provider 2021 - 2023
Completed IFS Circle 2023, extensive trainings in IFS
Pain Reprocessing Therapy Certified (May 23 2025, pending completion)
Professional Associations
NC Society for Clinical Social Work
Clinical Social Work Association
Integrative Medicine for Mental Health
IM4US- Integrative Medicine for Underserved populations- Providing integrative medicine to underserved populations
LCSW- NC Social Work Certification and Licensing Board #C004789, since 2004 (ongoing)
LCAS- NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board #902, 2003 to June 2020
Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider (CIMHP), PESI, since 2019 to present
Certified Clinical Tele-mental Health Provider, Evergreen Certification, 2020-22
Certified Safe & Sound Provider 2021 - 2023
Completed IFS Circle 2023, extensive trainings in IFS
Pain Reprocessing Therapy Certified (May 23 2025, pending completion)
Professional Associations
NC Society for Clinical Social Work
Clinical Social Work Association
Integrative Medicine for Mental Health
IM4US- Integrative Medicine for Underserved populations- Providing integrative medicine to underserved populations
Contact MeDebra Eng, MSW, LCSW, CIMHP
Debra Eng, LCSW, PLLC 8382-104 Six Forks Road Raleigh, NC 27615 Call me @ 919.764.4769 Email: Encrypted form under contact me page |
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Providing integrative care for complex health and mental health issues. Specializing in trauma-informed care for chronic pain and/or chronic illness, and caregiver support
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