Debra Marshall
Hello! I am an attachment-based, trauma-informed Marriage and Family Therapist. I offer a warm, grounding space where you can slow down and make sense of the patterns that may be keeping you or your relationships feeling stuck. Therapy becomes a place to reconnect with yourself, strengthen your self esteem, self efficacy, relationships, and move toward a life that feels aligned, authentic, and balanced.
I help clients understand the root of their anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles through an attachment and trauma-informed lens.
First session
You can expect a supportive pace where I begin getting to know you—not just the challenges you’re facing, but the context around them. I’ll ask about your current concerns, your relationships, and some of your past experiences, but there’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready for. Most importantly, the first session is about building a sense of trust. You’ll have space to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and start to get clarity on what you’d like to work toward in therapy.
Strengths
My approach includes a trauma informed approach. I believe past trauma plays a role in the present and that healing is possible in a compassionate, supportive, collaborative environment leading to positive growth.
Ideal clients
I am best positioned to serve people who desire to find clarity, peace, and acceptance in their lives by understanding how past experiences shaped their emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Those struggling with anxiety, depression, or the effects of past trauma, I provide a supportive space to explore individual stories and discover new ways to heal. Using a blend of attachment-focused work, family systems, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and collaborative narrative therapy—combined with practical guidance—insight is strengthened, resilience increases, creating meaningful change.
Treatment methods
Trauma Informed Care
As a Trauma-certified therapist I use a bottom-up approach, meaning I help clients regulate their nervous system and heal emotional patterns at the root—not just manage thoughts or symptoms.
Christian Counseling
For clients who would like it included, I also offer a Christian perspective in therapy. This can involve exploring faith, values, and spiritual beliefs as part of the healing process. My goal is to create a supportive space where faith can be integrated in a way that feels meaningful and respectful of your personal journey.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a psychotherapy modality that views the mind as made up of different parts, all guided by a core Self that helps heal and balance them.
Narrative
Approach that is based on the idea that people are not defined by their problems; instead, problems are viewed as separate from the person. By exploring personal experiences, beliefs, and values, individuals can identify strengths, challenge unhelpful narratives, and create new, more empowering stories that better reflect who they are and what they want for their future.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- ArizonaLicense LMFT-16333
- IdahoLicense LMFT-9315
- WashingtonLicense MFT.LF.61575848