About Neume
Counseling for Leaders
Over twenty years ago, I began to notice a pattern. Highly competent, talented individuals with successful public or corporate lives often lost power and influence when they experienced failure in their personal lives. These leaders needed more than professional training; they also needed to understand how to use their personal relationships and daily habits as assets in their public roles. I wanted to help these brilliant, qualified individuals truly thrive.
At that time my life was pretty happy. I'll admit I had a rose-colored view of what it took to succeed. But then my own life hit the fan, and I was the one who needed help.
One of my first experiences with counseling left me wondering if a good counselor could be found. Then a friend urged me repeatedly to try a new kind of counseling. I said, "I've tried several times. I don't believe your counselor can help." My friend offered to reimburse me if I didn't get something out of the first session.
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I was amazed. I went home and told my husband, "Somebody finally gets me. And I didn't have to go to nine sessions and tell my life story before I got something of value out of it."
My husband eventually came with me. He said, "Wow, I feel like I have a tool to use in my life and my relationships."
My counselor also happened to be a mentor for the National Christian Counselors Association. She is the reason that Neume Counseling exists today.
I can't wait to meet you and introduce you to the tool that changed my life.
Blessings on your journey, Debbie
What You'll Experience
Neume Counseling offers the Arno Profile System of Temperament as our primary tool. In the same way that your skeletal structure forms the core of who you are, the Arno Profile System is like a mirror that sketches how your life is shaped from the inside out. It helps clarify how you express yourself to the world and what you want from it. These two factors influence how people perceive you, who you choose to include in your world, and what you seek from your relationships.
Debbie also offers Codependency Recovery classes and Military and First Responder Mental Health Coaching. She will introduce you to tools such as family systems, genograms, drama triangles, and healthy boundaries.
Because mental health and physical health are dynamically connected, Debbie supports a whole‑health mindset and encourages clients to pursue integrated healing in mind, body, and soul.
Neume Counseling services are offered both online and in-person.
Credentials
Pastoral Counseling or
Military and First Responder Mental Health Coaching
Debbie is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor and Military and First Responder Life Coach with a passion for helping others overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives. Debbie is also a Licensed Minister.
Her counseling approach is tailored to each client's unique temperament needs, promoting self-discovery, resilience, and emotional well-being.
Education
Debbie holds a Master's Degree in Christian Counseling from Jacksonville Theological Seminary of Florida.
Debbie belongs to the Military Counseling Division of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
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Debbie is also an International Representative for the Sarasota Academy of Christian Counselors.
Approach
Debbie's whole person approach to counseling and coaching includes the Arno Profile System of temperament as well as behavioral and self-awareness tools. By considering the mind, body, and spirit, I strive to foster integrated healing and growth.
With over 30 years of ministry experience and over 10 years in the field of counseling, she has acquired valuable skills and knowledge to support individuals in their mental health journey.
Affiliations
Debbie is a member of the following counseling organizations.
* National Christian Counselors Association
* American Association of Christian
* Counselors, the Military Counseling Division of the American Association of Christian Counselors
* Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling
Debbie is a Recorded Minister of the Iowa Yearly Meeting of Friends.
Achievements
Debbie is a published author and editor. In addition to co-editing and publishing her own books, she is a Chicken Soup for the Soul contributing author.
Debbie is the YouTube content creator for @NeumeCounseling. She also creates peaceful scenic photography on her private IG channel.
Debbie is also an accomplished public speaker, teacher, performer and dramatic reader.
Military, Ministry, and First Responder Experience
Debbie is a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Gulf War. Her MOSs included Korean linguist, low-V operator, radio telephone operator and controller, command and control analyst.
Debbie served as a ministry wife and volunteer with her husband through Good News Jail and Prison Ministries and through the Iowa Yearly Meeting of Friends.
Debbie provided worked as a private geriatric care manager and in-home caregiver. She also coordinated volunteers and spiritual services for assisted living and long-term care facilities.