Hypervigilance
Difficulty switching off the 'on-duty' mindset, leading to constant alertness and an inability to fully relax at home.
The Silent Burdens You Carry Inside
Serving others can wear you down.
I provide a safe, completely confidential space for first responders and their families to process the stresses of the job and find more peace and connection at home.
Sleep Issues
Disrupted rest, nightmares, or the weight of the day's events making it hard to find the restorative sleep you need.
Emotional Distance
Feeling numbed or disconnected from loved ones as a way to cope with the intensity of your professional experiences.
Specialized Trauma Processing
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) helps you move past intense memories without endless retelling, so you can regain control of your headspace, protect your relationships, and experience greater peace.
"God used Debbie to help me when I desperately needed help."
— Israel N., First Responder
"Debbie's experience as an intelligence analyst for the US military taught her to look for trends and indicators build a picture. Her experience as a mother, wife of a cancer survivor, and living in multiple parts of the world have given her a breadth of perspective that few have."
— Jess J., Retired Army Officer
Meet Debbie, Your Counselor
With a background as a U.S. military intelligence analyst and years in both ministry and the medical field, I understand the unique weight first responders carry. My counsel is calm and trauma‑aware, designed to help you and your family find peace and meaningful connection.
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Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (NCCA)
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U.S. Military Veteran & former Intelligence Analyst
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Hospital Chaplain
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Geriatric Care Manager
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Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling – Jacksonville Theological Seminary
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Training in Accelerated Response Therapy and Addiction Counseling
Member, National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) and American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC); published author; married over 35 years.