- Client-centered focus
- Mindfulness tools
- Narrative work
About Debbie
Debbie Silva is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She brings six years of clinical experience and a background as a military veteran to her work. Debbie aims to meet clients where they are and support them through practical change.
She focuses on listening first and learning each person's story. Sessions are shaped around the client's needs and goals. Debbie describes herself as a fellow traveler in the process rather than someone who tells others what to do.
Her practice addresses common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges with relationships and intimacy. She also works with issues like addiction, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and body image. There is a specific additional focus on adoption and foster care and on attachment and abandonment issues.
Debbie uses client-centered approaches that prioritize the person's perspective. She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help with stress and emotional regulation. Narrative methods are used to help people rework the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships.
Clients can expect practical, down-to-earth conversations. Debbie values building trust and creating a calm space to talk through difficult topics. She encourages people to notice small steps and to bring their own expertise about their lives into the work.
How Debbie's Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping people clarify goals and make decisions that fit their life. This approach is useful when someone needs steady support and a nonjudgmental space to talk.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without reacting to them. These skills can reduce stress, improve sleep, and help with anxiety or chronic pain by grounding attention in the present moment. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships. Rewriting those stories can open up new ways of coping with problems like grief, abandonment, or identity questions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice may change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling, camera use, or brief phone check-ins so sessions fit into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, addictions, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centered with attention to mindfulness and narrative techniques. Sessions emphasize listening, practical tools for coping, and reworking personal stories to support change.
What experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience and is a military veteran. That background informs her calm, practical approach to sessions.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.