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Online therapist

Debbie Davis

Supportive family and parenting counselor

Credentials
LPC
Experience
23 years
Licensed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Debbie

Debbie Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 23 years of experience. She focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, and depression. She offers a steady presence for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck and acknowledges how hard the first step toward help can be.

Her style is straightforward and warm. She creates an open space where people can talk through feelings without judgment.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical steps to reduce tension and improve daily functioning. Debbie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on grief, trauma, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses challenges such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, panic attacks, and self-harm with direct coping strategies and safety planning when needed.

Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and parenting challenges. She pays attention to identity-related topics like LGBT concerns and gender dysphoria, and to life transitions such as career change and loss of purpose. Sessions are offered in English and held online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Prospective clients in Arizona can get started by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits their needs.

Approaches to online family and parenting work

Debbie uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One approach emphasizes skills building for managing stress and anxiety - teaching simple breathing, grounding, and problem-solving steps to reduce overwhelming feelings and increase day-to-day coping. Another approach concentrates on improving communication and conflict resolution within families - practicing clear ways to share needs, set boundaries, and repair interactions after arguments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Debbie works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods, adjust them as needed, and set concrete steps to measure progress over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families and individuals. Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to match comfort and availability. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, and caregiving routines while maintaining continuity across life changes.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, anger, depression, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, and a range of identity and mood issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Debbie uses a warm, straightforward approach that focuses on clear goals and practical steps. She emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space for talking through feelings.
What experience does she bring?
She has 23 years of professional work experience and has helped people with a wide range of emotional and family challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona with licence number AZ LPC LPC-12329.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
23 years
Licensed
Arizona
Languages
English

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