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Online therapist

Deborah DuPriest

Calm guidance for family and parenting challenges

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Credentials
LPCC
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Deborah

Deborah DuPriest is a licensed professional clinical counselor who centers therapy on the person sitting across from her. She uses clear, down-to-earth conversation to help people facing stress, anxiety, substance concerns, relationship strain, and trauma. Deborah emphasizes respect and compassion in every interaction.

She tailors sessions to each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. With 18 years of experience, she brings steady clinical knowledge and practical skills to family and parenting concerns and related struggles.

Background and approach

Sessions often include problem-solving, skill practice, and checking how changes feel in day-to-day life. She draws on several therapy methods to match what a client needs at the time. Her work combines client-centered care with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, among other approaches.

This mix lets Deborah address painful thoughts, strong emotions, and patterns that keep people stuck. For trauma-related reactions she can use eye movement desensitization and reprocessing when appropriate. People who come for help can expect straightforward goals, clear steps, and attention to what matters most at home.

Deborah explains options and helps clients choose what fits their situation. Her practice is based in New Mexico, and sessions are offered in English. Taking the first step can feel hard.

Deborah offers steady support, practical tools, and a respectful space to work through family conflicts, addiction concerns, grief, or ongoing worries. She focuses on what helps most in daily life and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Approaches that guide online sessions and what they do

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person’s own goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what is important, and helps people find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and habits by practicing new ways of thinking and behaving. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and daily routines that cause trouble. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It mixes acceptance with active change techniques to help when feelings feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods match a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can shift over time as goals change and progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video and phone sessions let people have focused conversations from home, while chat and text can support coaching, check-ins, and skill practice between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, and trauma and abuse. Additional areas include communication problems, codependency, and grief-related issues.
What is her overall therapy style?
Her approach is person-centered and practical. She combines listening and empathy with skill-building from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as needed.
How much experience does she bring?
Deborah has 18 years of professional experience in counseling. That experience includes work with family and parenting concerns and related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - with license number NM LPCC CCMH0213511. Her practice is located in New Mexico.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
In which formats can I meet with her?
Sessions can be conducted as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to connect based on client preference.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
New Mexico
Languages
English

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