Hi! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Tallahassee, Florida. Although originally from NJ, I received my combined Masters and Education Specialist degrees from Florida State University and have been practicing for here 11 years. I love working with others and watching their growth when people feel supported and validated. I use an integrative approach with emphasis on CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered Therapy. I am also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy to better help individuals with OCD and have received basic training in EMDR with the goal of working towards certification.

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

In our first session I will gather some background information and discuss with you what your expectations and goals are for therapy. Often times, clients are nervous in that first session, so I like to use humor and find shared interests to help ease anxiety and build a positive therapeutic rapport.

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

I try to use an authentic, compassionate and nonjudgmental approach when helping clients explore and resolve whatever issues they may be struggling with when they reach out for therapy. It's hard to ask for help, and I want each client to feel as comfortable as possible when they are working with me.

About Debbie Connors