I am a licensed clinician with over 26 years of behavioral health experience. I have worked closely with individuals, families, couples, military personnel, veterans, the LGBTQ community, celebrities, people suffering from acute health illnesses, addictive disorders, psychiatric issues, ex-offenders and prison populations. I’m skilled in providing support to clients that are coping with grief and loss, navigating life changes, presenting with relationship issues and experiencing immigration and acculturation challenges. I am committed to creating an open and safe environment for my clients where thoughts and feelings can be shared without the fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support you on your journey.
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All I can say is that Dr. Brown is AWESOME
Written on Feb 21, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Polite, understanding, courteous and informed shes able to determine what a person needs in the moment quite well.
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Brown is an exceptional therapist who truly listens, understands, and provides insightful guidance. Her compassionate yet direct approach has helped me navigate challenges with clarity and confidence. Each session feels like a safe space for growth, and I leave with practical tools to apply in my daily life. If you're looking for a therapist who genuinely cares and makes a real impact, Dr. Brown is the one. Highly recommend!
Written on Feb 02, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Brown is amazing!! I love how she is always ready with follow up questions from our previous sessions.
Written on Feb 01, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Brown is extremely knowledgeable and understanding. She is easy to speak to and provides solutions that easily digestible and achievable if you do the work. I would highly recommend her!
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She is the exact therapist I needed in a time I needed someone to hold me accountable and understand what I needed. I love that she understands recovery and can talk to me in terms of my past addiction. I could not be more pleased with dr. Brown!
Written on Jan 12, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Brown has been loving and understanding with me always reaching out and asking me, and giving me good advice to overcome my hurdles.
Written on Oct 26, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr.Brown is a very intelligent person. She is very insightful and able to identify concepts i really never considered. I appreciate and respect her insights very much!
Written on Sep 20, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
She is amazing!!!!!
Highly recommend without reservation
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Brown listens and challenges me and I appreciate her. She has been instrumental during s difficult times in my life with compassion, empathy and practical tools to help navigate through the process of a better version of myselff.
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have become stronger and confident with Dr. Brown’s support. She understands my challenges perfectly and is always helping/guiding me to find my way forward. I have come to understand how important self-love is and how it helps navigating through any challenges in our lives .
I would strongly recommend her to anyone who needs help with self-esteem or relationship issues.
Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Brown was excellent. She listened and supported but didn’t sugar coat. She gave us tools and held us accountable for using them and the tools changed our marriage and set us up on a very positive trajectory if we put the work in. I’m so grateful for Dr. Debra.
Written on Aug 10, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Talking with Dr. Brown makes me realize things that I've never realized about myself. She offers deeper insight on yourself and the effects of your trauma than all the columns you would read on the internet. I find myself discovering more layers to myself and understanding why I am the way I am. It feels nice to be heard and understood after years of dismissal.
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Brown is wonderful. She has helped me through so many life struggles and always is super responsive. I recommend her to everyone!
Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing mental health expert. Dr.Brown is an active listener who provides real perspective and tools to assist with any issues you may have. She also provides plenty of tools and articles to refer back to after session. I’d recommend her for anyone!
Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Brown is the absolute best and the reason I believe in therapy. She has made a world of a difference in my healing journey. So thankful for her and her expertise.
Written on Jun 07, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr Brown is great, and always available for me.
Written on May 24, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Dr. Brown is amazing. She truly cares and actively listens and guide me to a healthy way of being proactive unexpected life events.
Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Brown is heaven sent, wise and full of useful practices and guidance. Thank you BetterHelp!
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She's truly amazing!
Written on Mar 17, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Brown is the therapist I needed during a period of hopelessness and burnout. She is insightful, action and solution oriented and has a great sense of humor. I always feel listened and understood during our sessions.
Written on Feb 29, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
She's great. I feel seen and very heard with her.
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great life coach listens executes and reframes your life plan to help motivate and improve your life!!!
Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve had a couple of therapist and sometimes I struggled with connecting and fostering a relationship where there is no judgement and full ability to have conversations, but with Dr. Brown, it has been so much better. She is kind and gentle but also stops and offers advice and Insights and creates a space where you feel supported and understood. She also provides a lot of links and work that you can continue to work on after the session. I have absolutely loved and looked forward to our sessions every week! I highly recommend!
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fat
Dr. Brown is truly an expert in her field and immediately supports her claims with research based evidence. Her goal is to educate her clients so they can make informed decisions, and celebrate their successes and their progress along the way. Thank you Dr. Brown for helping me learn about addiction, anxiety, self care, acceptance, and managing my relationship to the best of my ability.
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Definitely knowledgeable, understanding objective as she has the experience and education greatly appreciate her
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I've been seeing Dr. Brown only for a couple of weeks now and I'm still getting my feet wet so to speak. But she has been helpful and very understanding while helping me adjust to doing therapy for the first time. I look forward to working with Dr. Brown for the foreseeable future!
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Brown is extremely knowledgeable and easy to speak to. She’s helped me grow a lot as a person and I can’t thank her enough.
Written on Dec 17, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Dr brown is a fantastic therapist whom I'm thankful for.
Written on Dec 08, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I love how understanding, encouraging and positive she is.
Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr.Brown has such a warm presence. You can tell she genuinely cares and often stresses that it’s a judgement free zone. She’s very professional and has lots of resources. I’ve just started with her and I’m already seeing improvement.
Written on Dec 05, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Brown was very in tune with me and what I needed. She's very compassionate she truly listens. She helped put me on my path to healing and I'm so grateful.
Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very Kind and a very good listener. She has life experiences that are similar to mine so she can relate to what I am going through.
The Lord placed her in my life.❤️
Written on Nov 05, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Brown listens with empathy while also challenging me to be my best self through using great tools. I have so appreciated her perspective on things!
Written on Oct 22, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is great ! I am in a better space than when she met me! She is a great listener and I can tell she looks out for my best interest and gave me so many tools and worksheets to work on
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 3 months
Dr. Brown is an awesome therapist. Her clinical skills far exceed those of the other therapists I've seen in the past. She has been crucial to my ability to deal with the loss of my career and family members in a constructive way. Kudos to her!
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 11 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
I really appreciate the help she is giving me.
Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Brown is insightful, and very perceptive, and listens well. Her experience is demonstrated with her approach and by her encouragement. I'm glad I selected her and decided to invest in my mental wellness.
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. Brown is the nicest and most professional person you will ever meet. I strongly recommend her! She keeps in touch regularly and actually cares what's going on with you. She has a ton of experience and knows how to help. 10 out of 10 for me!
Written on Sep 15, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Brown is so honest. She listens to me and really understands where I’m coming from. She also sends me lots of good reading material that I’ve been able to put into practice.
She’s extremely knowledgeable and very helpful.
Written on Aug 27, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Brown is an exquisite therapist who has helped me navigate feelings I didn’t think were so approachable and manageable. Her kindness and expertise has been more than I imagined I would receive. I am extremely grateful for her support and would absolutely recommend her to anyone seeking therapy.
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Out of all the different counselors, I’ve spoken to, Dr. Brown is the only one I look forward to speaking to. She feels less like someone who is listening past my words, and more like someone who is really listening, and having a good strong conversation that results in growth.
Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks
I appreciate Dr.Brown’s perspective and neutrality. In addition, she is very pleasant.
Written on Jul 02, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Dr Brown has been a great help to me, and has been very professional and hearing me when I share but also encouraging me to reflect. And she is offered me many helpful resources.
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr Brown is an awesome provider. She listens and gives excellent feedback. I love the worksheets she provides and she urges clients to actually use/ apply the tools to real life situations.
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Dr. Brown is by far the most competent therapist I've had the pleasure of working with. She is warm, engaging, challenging, and ultimately skilled. I can't say enough great things about my experience with her. I've worked with several therapists in my life and this is the first time I have felt its' benefits in a wide-reaching way in my life. The tools she's given me and skills she has helped me to develop and improve upon have touched every area of my life. I will be forever grateful for her work.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I’ve had 1 tele-visit with dr brown and she was easy to open up to and listened well, and gave me real time ideas and suggestions to work through my thoughts. She validated my feelings so I no longer felt I was being stupid for having them.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Brown has been so helpful! She's caring, compassionate and competent. She's the best!
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Amazing
Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
This is my first experience with a therapist and it is best I have ever had. I believe all the information I have been given is very helpful.
Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Dr.Brown really listens and has good ideas to handle mental stressors
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I wished I’d found her YEARS ago. I just may not need her today if this were so.
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Brown is an excellent listener and provides not only verbal feedback but material to read so you can stay on top of your mental health. I appreciate her check ins as well. Makes me feel valued.
Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
She's been Amazing. Therapy has really helped me
Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief
She is great.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
So far so good. I love how Dr. Brown engages and lets me know this is not just a job she cares to be of some help to us. Thank you.
Written on Dec 11, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Brown is professional, courteous and knowledgeable in her demeanor. I appreciate her listening and sharing her wisdom along with the exercises that have helped me grow.
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr Brown understands my circumstances. She guides me through how to maintain the best mental and physical help I need.
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coaching
Its just been a week of therapy with Dr. Debra and its been helpful. She shared some very helpful worksheets that i am using for practice on a daily to improve on several aspects especially setting boundaries .
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
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