Debra Valentine

Debra Valentine, MS, MFT, is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist dedicated to empowering her clients to discover their inner strength, especially in the face of significant challenges. She cultivates an open and affirming therapeutic space where individuals can explore their resilience and initiate meaningful change. Debra creates a warm and safe environment conducive to healing, employing her skills as a passionate listener who utilizes empathy as a powerful tool to help clients realize their true potential. While she encourages her clients to engage in deep self-exploration, Debra acknowledges the uniqueness of each individual's circumstances, tailoring her approach based on their specific needs.

Her expertise encompasses a wide range of issues, with specialized training in supporting individuals, couples, and families grappling with drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, and related recovery challenges. Furthermore, Debra addresses co-dependency, self-esteem building, anxiety, panic, depression, grief, and parenting concerns, particularly regarding adolescents. She approaches each session from a non-judgmental perspective, ensuring every client feels honored and respected. As the world often breaks individuals, Debra believes in the transformative power of strength that emerges from such experiences, echoing the sentiment of William Faulkner: 'The world breaks everyone and some become strong at the broken places.'