Hi, I'm Debra, and I love being a therapist. It is a privilege to provide support and guidance to people working to better themselves and to connect to others in such a meaningful way. I work with folks ages 12 and up to manage anxiety, depression, and stress as well as develop coping skills and improve self esteem. Counseling is a collaborative process in which a strong therapeutic relationship is vital to successful client outcomes. I am strengths based in practice, meaning YOUR unique attributes and skills are central to eliciting positive changes and facing adversity. Though my default approaches are person centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral, I am trained in various evidence based techniques. I am adaptive to the unique and specific needs of each person I serve. I take pride in striving for a high level of cultural competency and believe great value is found in learning about and celebrating diversity.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Clients can expect that I will encourage them to lead and guide where and how we focus our time together. I am quick to notice, identify, and point out client strengths as well as how those positive characteristics will help elicit the changes and growth.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I am eclectic in treatment methods as a therapist but tend to utilize CBT methods, solution focused, and trauma focused interventions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Others have told me I am extremely empathic, which I agree with. It is important to me to understand exactly where my clients are coming from so I can best provide support and a safe space for exploration, growth, and change. I approach being a therapist with kindness, humor, and drive to understand my clients' unique perspectives and to be able to align with their world view.

About Debra Vaughn