Biography
Debbie is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists and holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Western Seminary. She worked as the Office Administrator for Sunnyside Counseling Center for 15 years and there she discovered a passion for helping people improve the quality of their relationships and finding new ways to experience healthy and purposeful living. Debbie also has experience working with clients in private practice and community mental health settings. She works with adults experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, grief, relationship issues, life and career transitions, and stress while providing specific help in accomplishing life goals.
As a native Portlander, Debbie loves experiencing the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. She loves hiking, kayaking, musical theater, cooking, and discovering the latest and greatest street food that the city has to offer.
Areas of Experience and Current Focus include
Debbie is the Director of A New Day Counseling Center. Because of her dual role she often has a waiting list to see new clients. Please feel free to inquire about availability.
As a native Portlander, Debbie loves experiencing the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. She loves hiking, kayaking, musical theater, cooking, and discovering the latest and greatest street food that the city has to offer.
Areas of Experience and Current Focus include
- Individual therapy for adults
- Issues pertaining to life transitions (i.e. individuation, work and career stress, relational distress, grief and loss, adult/child family role development, identity issues, making significant and long-term life changes, and identification and accomplishment of life goals)
- Issues involving depression, anxiety and/or trauma recovery
- Specific concerns for family members of people with mental illness
- Coping strategies for individuals experiencing faith or spiritual crises
- Premarital Coaching for premarital or pre-engaged couples http://www.anewdaycounseling.org/premarital.html
Debbie is the Director of A New Day Counseling Center. Because of her dual role she often has a waiting list to see new clients. Please feel free to inquire about availability.
