Hi! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been practicing for over 30 years. I received my masters in counseling at the University of Memphis. I worked with college students while getting my masters with personal career counseling. After becoming licensed in Florida, I worked specifically with service members and their families with anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, spouse and child abuse and marital issues. During the past 3 years I have worked with young adults to retired adults addressing individual, work and family issues. It has been my pleasure to guide hundreds of people to a healthier, happier life style that enables them to do what they want to in life without what appears to be impossible barriers like depression, stress and anxiety.

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

In our first session we will have brief introductions and will discuss what issues bring you to counseling. Together, we will identify your challenges and goals - where you want your life to be in a month, six months, a year from now. Then, we'll identify options and strategies you can use to get there. You'll leave the session with a better understanding of what you're facing with an "actions I can take right now" approach. There will always be room for suggestions concerning our work together, including keeping each other accountable.

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

Having been in the field of therapy for over 30 years, I feel that I connect easily with clients and able to understand their needs rather quickly. I also have the patience to work with issues that sometimes require long term therapy. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, active listening and creating a safe space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings.

About Deborah Hilyard