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Facing difficult emotional and interpersonal challenges in our lives can be frightening but can also be a time for growth and healing. Talking with someone who listens without judgment, understands your concerns, and helps clarify issues can be invaluable. I am a culturally competent therapist with experience working with various populations including children, adolescents, adults, couples, military families, and K-12 students.
I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northern Arizona University in 1994 and received my Master's in Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 1998. I have over ten years of experience as a clinician working in a variety of community mental health settings and academia. I taught elementary school for 12 years and maintain my teaching certificate in early childhood education (Birth – Age 8/Grade 3). Currently, I work as a K-12 School Counselor in a public school.
My therapeutic approach is solution-focused and strength-based. I utilize evidence-based therapy techniques, such as mindfulness-based interventions and CBT, to address symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relational problems, and/or other life stressors. My role as a therapist is to support you and to challenge you on your path to self-improvement and self-empowerment. Through a collaborative process, we can explore and address the underlying causes of problematic behaviors, beliefs, and feelings. Together, we can begin the process of healing.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
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Deborah has been helpful to me in sorting out my options. She listens well and shares her own personal experiences. She is honest about the limits of her expertise.
Written on Dec 13, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
She is so sweet and it very easy to talk to! It genuinely seems like Deborah has your best interests in mind. So understanding and validating!! Couldn't have asked for a better therapist!
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Deborah has been amazing at giving me tools to help me be a better version of myself, but also with just listening. I’ve had a lot of curveballs thrown in my life since I started seeing her, and am so thankful to be able to count on her each week to talk through everything. I’m very grateful for Deborah!
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Very good at what she does! Relates to situations and my feeling are heard. So far best therapist I’ve had in life.
Written on Jun 27, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Deborah is wonderful! She’s kind, helpful and an incredible therapist
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
I feel comfortable and safe opening up to Deborah. She is very kind and gives amazing advice. She is relatable, sweet and caring. 10/10 would recommend her to someone else.
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very understanding and knowledgeable.
Written on May 12, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Deborah is wonderful. She's down to earth and make me feel very comfortable to share what going on. She has good insight from personal experience that helps me know I'm not alone in my struggles. She always guides me back to do the things the things that bring me joy. I feel less anxiety and I believe it's because Deborah is in my corner.
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very attentive, sympathetic, and genuine
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s been great and would recommend 100% IVE really learn a lot about my self and has helped me a ton
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Deborah has been a great partner and guide as I’ve worked through a number of issues, from marriage to parenting to understanding myself better.
Written on Dec 10, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Deborah was very supportive, gives me space to talk about my issues.
I felt very comfortable talking with her.
Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Deborah is amazing. I feel like I am talking to a friend, which allows me to open up and speak freely. She has a gentle way of guiding me back on the right path, and of
helping me see things more clearly. I am so grateful for her, she has helped me immensely.
Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She’s really good! She’s really been able to help me. Looking forward to more sessions.
Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am so grateful to have someone like Deborah to help me process everything that has happened to me. This last year has been the most difficult one yet, filled with loss and struggle and family problems. I feel confident that I am able to process my emotions in a healthy way when I am working with Deborah.
Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Deborah has been an excellent therapist for me. She has helped me deal with my feelings of anxiety and has helped me grow my confidence significantly through our discussions. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Deborah is great! She is open minded and supportive and makes me see things that might not have seen before. She makes me think.
Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Deborah is great at helping me realize what's bothering me just through easy conversation
Written on Sep 30, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
She has been amazing and has gotten me through a really tough time. I will always be thankful to her
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 7 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Glad to have someone like Deborah to talk to and process my emotions.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Deborah has been amazing! She is incredibly supportive and understanding. I haven't had many sessions but I feel positive that the longer I am with her, the more I will be able to grow.
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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