- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Client-Centered methods
About Debbie
Debbie Silva is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She has worked in both in-person and telehealth settings and has provided individual and group services. Debbie focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and related concerns.
Debbie emphasizes listening to each person's story and building a trusting working relationship. She frames clients as the experts in their own lives and works alongside them to sort out priorities. Sessions are practical and grounded, aimed at helping people manage immediate difficulties while clarifying next steps.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods, which keep the conversation focused on the client's perspective. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with stress, sleep, and emotional regulation. Narrative work looks at the stories people tell about themselves and how those stories can be adjusted to reduce shame and increase choice.
Debbie has experience with a wide range of issues that often overlap, including relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, addiction-related problems, body image, abandonment and attachment challenges, and caregiver stress. She also works with people facing chronic illness or co-occurring difficulties.
People coming to her for help can expect direct, conversational sessions that name immediate concerns and plan small steps forward. She encourages realistic pacing and checks in about what’s working and what needs to change. The emphasis is on practical support rather than labels or long lists of techniques.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions keep the same orientation by prioritizing the client's concerns and pacing the conversation around those needs. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep. These practices can be guided during a remote session and practiced between appointments. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps rewrite those stories to increase clarity and choice; this work often uses talking, journaling prompts, and homework that adapt well to remote sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Debbie will work collaboratively to identify which methods feel most useful based on the client's goals, preferences, and daily life. Sessions can shift focus over time as needs change.
The original biography notes experience with telehealth but does not list specific online formats here, so confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit therapy into busy schedules, makes shorter check-ins possible, and removes travel time. Remote sessions can also be easier when a quieter or lower-bandwidth setup is needed, or when someone prefers not to use video. Licensed professionals tailor session length and pacing to practical constraints so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and conversational, using mindfulness and narrative techniques to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical work experience providing individual and group services in person and via telehealth.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
The biography mentions both in-person and telehealth experience. Confirm current session formats when you arrange a first appointment.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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