LCSW, 20 years of experience
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, and Certified Addiction Specialist with over 30 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. My practice is rooted in wellness and guided by each client’s self-identified goals. I meet individuals where they are, offering compassionate therapy, evidence-based treatment, and personalized guidance to help them navigate life’s challenges and build meaningful change.
- Introductions & Rapport Building We’ll start by getting to know each other. I’ll share a bit about my approach, and you’re welcome to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. - Understanding Your Story I’ll invite you to talk about what brings you to therapy, what challenges you’re facing, and what you hope to gain from our work together. This is a space for your voice and your goals. - Exploring Goals & Wellness Focus We’ll begin identifying your self-stated goals and what wellness looks like for you. These goals will guide our treatment plan and help us track progress over time. - Clarifying Expectations & Boundaries I’ll explain how sessions typically work, confidentiality, and how we’ll collaborate. You can ask questions about anything—from scheduling to therapeutic techniques. - Next Steps We’ll discuss frequency of sessions, any initial strategies or supports, and how we’ll move forward together.
After more than 25 years of providing therapy, I’ve learned that my greatest strengths are in meeting clients exactly where they are. I help them take small, meaningful steps toward their goals, offering encouragement, education, and emotional support along the way. I celebrate their wins and uplift them through their struggles, always holding space for both progress and vulnerability.
Throughout my years in practice, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals across all ages and backgrounds. My ideal client is anyone seeking support, healing, or growth. I welcome diversity in all forms and am committed to helping each person overcome life’s challenges, honoring their unique journey toward wellness.
I have been using CBT with my clients for 20 years helping each one surpasses his/her challenges, and to accomplish wellness teaching each one the strategies and skills needed to rebuild and repair their life and manage life stressors in an appropriate manner.
This has been very beneficial in the therapy process as I have used this approach for many years by having some of my clients to focus more on the solution oppose the problem as many have been able to overcome the obstacles that have impede them from moving forward.
I have been using this approach for an array of years helping clients change his/her behavioral patterns by turning negative behaviors into positive ones.
I have used this method for 15 years helping the parents and children establish a healthier relationship and improving communication, and behavioral patterns amongst the family.
I have used this approach for over 12 years guiding clients towards their goals, teaching awareness, acceptance, and helping and empowering them that they can change anything that they put their mind to.
4 ratings with written reviews
April 27, 2025
Debbie is not judge mental. She listens and offers encouragement. She is very empowering in showing the light at the end of the tunnel, and she cares about my well being and mental health.
April 1, 2025
Love her!
March 23, 2025
Very good listener and observer. Knows how to make me open up and talk openly rather than hold things in.