Bachelor’s Degree: Southwest Texas State University, BAAS Management, CPM (Certified Public Manager)
Master’s Degree: Liberty University, MA Licensed Professional Counseling, CACREP Accredited
Licensed Professional Counselor: Texas #80143
EMDR Trained CPT Trained TF-CBT Trained
Focus on the Family’s Hope Restored Marriage Intensive Therapist
Focus on the Family’s Christian Counselor’s Network, member
I incorporate an integrative approach based on the individual client’s needs, drawing from the entire scope of my training, learning, and ongoing love of reading. Therapists, authors, and leaders in abuse healing and recovery like Leslie Vernick, (LeslieVernick.com) and Dan Allender, (theallendercenter.org) are some leaders who inform my therapeutic approach.
A few other books I recommend include,
The Body Keeps the Score by Besser van der Kolk,
Trauma and Recovery by Judith Lewis Herman
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Dr. Bruce D Perry
Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
Changes That Heal, by Dr. Henry Cloud
Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, and Braving the Wilderness all by Brene Brown
Why Won’t you Apologize? by Dr. Harriet Lerner
The Search for Significance by Robert McGee
Forgiving What you Can’t Forget, by Lysa TerKeurst
Ten Principles for Doing Effective Couples Therapy by Dr. Julie & John Gottman
9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage and the Truths That Will Save It and Set It Free by Greg Smalley & Robert S Paul
Couples Therapy by Jennifer Ripley & Everett L Worthington Jr,
Finding Meaning by David Kessler.
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop
Trust by Dr. Henry Cloud
Meet Deborah
The Air Force brought our family to San Antonio 27 years ago, so I now say I’m from here since it’s the longest I’ve lived anywhere. My husband served just over 20 years in the Air Force and though it was a challenge at times, we loved the experiences the military gave us. We have been married for 40 years and have three daughters together, 2 sons-in-law, and 2 adorable grandsons. These are my people and I dearly love each of their very individual and unique personalities and all they bring to our family!
My passion for counseling grew out of my many years of various volunteer service roles at my church, my daughters’ school, and as a military officer’s wife. I’d listen to the stories of hurting people and offer my support or help in any way I could. I seemed to have a radar for the person in the room who was hurting and needed a listening ear and I loved being able to offer empathy and comfort. As I was awakened and became more self-aware of the innate traits and gifts I had for helping people, it became clear that the next step was to become academically and professionally trained. The training combined with my natural empathic and caring style is what creates a safe, judgment-free, and trusting alliance between me and my clients. It would be my great honor to join you as we walk the path of healing together, and discover a stronger, healthier, more self-aware YOU!
