- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT tools
- Focus on addictions
About Deborah
Deborah DuPriest is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, relationship strain, family conflict, and the effects of trauma. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Deborah frames therapy as a team effort and tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation.
She uses client-centered work to create a space where people feel heard and can explore what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolbox for spotting unhelpful thinking and trying different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotion regulation and impulse control are central concerns.
Deborah has 18 years of professional experience and holds the LPCC credential, licensed in New Mexico. That background includes helping people cope with family-of-origin issues, codependency, abandonment wounds, communication problems, addiction to drugs or alcohol, and problems tied to guilt, shame, or isolation.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps and clear goals. That may include short-term strategies for immediate relief and longer work on patterns that keep causing pain. She emphasizes collaboration so the plan changes as needs shift.
People who choose Deborah often want straightforward guidance, tools they can try between meetings, and a counselor who listens while offering real options for change.
How Deborah’s Approaches Translate to Online Care
Deborah combines client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to help people make practical change. Client-centered therapy means sessions focus on what the person wants to work on and the counselor listens closely to understand their priorities. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors to reduce anxiety and dysfunctional patterns. DBT provides specific skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive actions, and improving relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She checks in as goals evolve and adapts techniques so sessions remain useful and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into daily life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins around work or school. It also lets people use exercises and worksheets between meetings and practice skills in their normal surroundings. Licensed professionals can guide homework, track progress, and help people apply CBT and DBT skills between sessions to support steady change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Deborah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include codependency, abandonment, communication problems, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using straightforward conversation and practical tools. She often uses CBT and DBT techniques to address thinking patterns and emotional skills.
What experience does she bring?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with people facing addiction, family-of-origin issues, and trauma-related concerns. That experience informs a practical, goal-focused approach.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in New Mexico. Sessions are offered by a New Mexico licensed professional counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the local rate and the subscription plan chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability. The matching step helps align goals and needs before scheduling.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.