~Current Openings ~ Online Only: Monday & Wednesday; (daytime & evening); contact Debbie direct to schedule (see below).
Debbie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. She has a passion for helping others find self-awareness, empowerment, and authentic hope in the healing process.
Clinical Focus Areas and Counseling Approach
Debbie exclusively provides online counseling for individuals 16 and up, as well as couples. She works with clients seeking support for trauma, anxiety, depression, life transition, grief, boundaries, relationship issues, and college life. She uses an eclectic approach, combining Gestalt, CBT, Rational-Emotive, Person-Centered, DBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems therapy approaches.
Professional Philosophy
From Debbie’s point of view, “We all have a story and I provide a safe space and encouraging atmosphere to explore your story. I strongly believe the counseling relationship is built on client-counselor connection, trust, personal awareness, inspiration building, and, over time, transformational change.”
If this resonates with you and you feel ready to try out this process with Debbie, you can connect with her directly below to find out more and get started.
Professional Experience
Debbie’s prior professional experience is Government Contracting. After graduating with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health, she gained valuable experience working with private and group practices. She has real world experience with trauma, anxiety, and grief. Her clinical focus area of trauma healing work has carried throughout the variety of setting where she has served.
Educational Background
Debbie earned her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Prior to this she received her B.S. in Psychology from Kansas State University. In summer 2020, she became EMDR trained, providing trauma care and psychoeducation on how trauma affects the brain. Her ongoing continuing education focuses on her specialization in trauma treatment and recovery.
Fun Facts About Debbie
- Debbie loves dogs and is a big fan of Boxers!
- She also loves exercise, especially spin class and hiking.
- Her favorite place in the world is the beach.
- Her favorite color is medium blue.
- Her favorite music performers are Steve Miller band and Mandissa.
- The background you see in Debbie’s photo is from our office “The Shore” here at Free Spirit.
**SPECIAL NOTE on Insurance/Co-pays – Debbie is currently in network with: Aetna, Anthem BCBS (inc. Anthem HK+), Cigna/Evernorth, Sentara Health Plans (formerly Optima/VA Premier), Optum/UBH/UHC , and Tricare; processing with Aetna Better Health and Molina.
Contact Debbie directly to schedule a consultation or appointment at debbie@freespiritonline.org or 571-358-9006.