My journey began with a Master's in Social Work from UNC and advanced training at Duke's Department of Psychiatry. Since 1989, I've helped countless individuals – urban and rural, across cultures and incomes – navigate life's toughest challenges. I am licensed by the state of North Carolina as clinical social worker with over 35 years of experience and 700 hours of continuing education.
I enjoy working working with people who are trying to figure out how they got to where they are. That process includes identifying stressors that impact health, work, and relationships. I see my role as sharing available options to reach their goals.
I believe that successful therapy requires clients to be actively engaged. This includes setting goals and visualizing possible outcomes. My goal is to provide a therapeutic environment that promotes the expression of thoughts and feelings. I see myself as a guide who asks questions and shares ideas.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Self-love, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Psychodynamic Therapy
NC LCSW C000259
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Debra Huntoon. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is totally amazing and she understands me and gets me
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Debra is great! I look forward to seeing her each week and hearing her feedback on my thoughts.
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Deb is an amazing person. She has an open ear and is easy to talk to. I am not a person who shares my feeling with just anyone and from the beginning I felt comfortable!
Written on Jul 28, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and adhd
I’ve never been in therapy before up until now. I will say this is the best experience I could have gotten. Debbie is so amazing!! She listens well, responds very quickly, and genuinely cares. I am so grateful to have her as my therapist.
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Debra is great and in between sessions she check in to make sure everything is ok. She provide great ways to cope with anxiety. So far so good. I would definitely recommend her.
Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Debra is kind and intuitive. I felt affirmed and encouraged by the session. Debra is also professional and asks good questions. She is responsive between sessions, too.
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 3 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd