I am licensed in Montana was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients from a wide range of ages-12-90 although I prefer to work with adults. I work often with stress and anxiety, anger management, PTSD, OCD, grief and loss, end of life issue, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower and be a part of your journey.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-1005
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I really appreciate Debra and the way she listens. I feel very comfortable with her, and it helps to talk this stuff out.
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Very kind. Soft spoken. Shares relatable experiences!
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Deb is always comforting to talk to. She relates to you, making you feel understood. I enjoy her presence
Written on May 19, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She is great to work with.
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
so far has been very good
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks
Debra has been great. She really listens to me and helps me to work through things and can see things that are affecting me that I don't see myself.
Written on Apr 06, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd