Deborah DuPriest is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strains, or trauma.
01About Deborah
Deborah DuPriest is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strains, or trauma. She brings 18 years of experience and works from a respectful, compassionate stance. Deborah uses simple, clear language in sessions so clients know what to expect and can take steady steps forward.
Her approach is built around Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), existential ideas, and EMDR for trauma processing.
Background and approach
She mixes these methods to match each person's needs rather than following a single template. That means sessions might include talking through difficult moments, learning new coping skills, and practicing different ways of reacting. Deborah often helps people manage addiction and substance use concerns by focusing on practical strategies and ongoing support.
She also addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and relationship conflict with attention to what the client finds most important. Work can include exploring guilt, shame, abandonment, impulsivity, and isolation. Sessions may use specific skill building from CBT and DBT, or EMDR when trauma memories are a focus.
The goal is to reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life and to build tools for handling future stressors. Deborah tailors plans to each person's pace and goals. She practices in New Mexico and conducts therapy in English.
Deborah describes therapy as collaborative and aims to make the process understandable and manageable for people at different stages of change.
02Credentials
- LPCC (New Mexico)
- License CCMH0213511 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1861913535 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Deborah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Deborah names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Deborah names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters to the client. In online sessions this means the therapist mirrors concerns and helps clients set goals they feel ready to tackle. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it works well online because homework and skill practice can be assigned between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used when trauma memories are causing strong reactions; adapted online, it combines guided processing with grounding techniques to reduce distress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend techniques that fit. That collaborative process helps clients try methods and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill coaching, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed, live chat suits shorter updates, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and day-to-day life.
05Questions people ask
What issues does Deborah focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and trauma and abuse, plus related areas such as codependency, communication problems, and isolation.
What kind of therapy style is used in sessions?
Sessions blend Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), existential approaches, and EMDR when helpful. The style is practical and adaptable to each person's needs.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 18 years of professional experience helping people with a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She holds an LPCC license in New Mexico and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Deborah?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.
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