- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness techniques
- Narrative approaches
About Debbie
Debbie Silva is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She has worked with individuals in both in-person and telehealth settings and notes a background as a military veteran. Her practice focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and coping with life changes.
Debbie centers conversations on what matters to each person. She listens for the story behind the presenting problem and helps people name the patterns that get in the way. Sessions tend to be conversational and person-focused, with attention to practical ways of responding to stress and difficult feelings.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that emphasize the client’s perspective. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice patterns in thinking and bodily reactions. Narrative work helps separate a person from their problems so they can rewrite parts of their story.
Debbie has supported people dealing with addiction, parenting stress, caregiver burden, chronic illness, body image, attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family issues, and those facing LGBT-related challenges. She also notes experience with anger, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue.
Clients can expect a calm, steady presence and practical discussion of next steps. The therapist describes herself as a partner in the process who works from where the client is. If someone wants to try telehealth, she has provided services that way in the past; confirm current session options before booking.
How Debbie’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s perspective at the center. Online sessions using this method focus on listening closely to the client’s concerns and responding to what they say matters most. It is useful for people who want an attentive, collaborative conversation about next steps.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple skills for noticing thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. In telehealth sessions these techniques can help reduce reactivity to stress and improve sleep, concentration, and emotional regulation over time.
Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their problems. In online sessions this approach helps separate a person from a difficulty and open up new ways to describe choices and values.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process helps shape what happens in future sessions.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Many people find that telehealth can fit into a busy week more easily, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If someone prefers to avoid video, discuss alternatives when arranging the first appointment.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns such as body image and caregiver stress.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered conversations, mindfulness practices, and narrative techniques to help people notice patterns and consider concrete next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical work experience, including individual and group services delivered in person and via telehealth.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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