About
She has worked with hundreds of clients in various clinical settings, including outpatient mental health clinics, schools, and foster care agencies. Deborah specializes in play therapy and expressive therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as family therapy. She uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Child Centered and Prescriptive Play Therapy to help clients overcome behavioral, emotional, and learning problems. Deborah also has experience working with families who have experienced trauma and those dealing with chronic health issues, including Type 1 diabetes. She aims to provide a safe space for her clients to explore their emotions and behaviors, and to help them develop new skills to self-soothe and regulate their emotions and behavior.
Insurance & payment
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Services & specialties
Play Therapy
An evidence-based approach to therapy that helps children resolve their problems through their own natural language.
Expressive Therapy
A form of therapy that uses art, writing, and other forms of self-expression to help individuals access new layers of self-understanding.
Family Therapy
A type of therapy that helps families communicate better and come together to problem-solve.
Teen / Adolescent Therapy
A form of therapy that adapts techniques used in child play therapy to suit the age and developmental level of teenagers.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A type of therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
Trauma Informed Therapy
A type of therapy that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences.