Debbie Alcazar

I’m a compassionate, client‐centered therapist who believes meaningful change begins when people feel truly seen, heard, and supported. I work to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. My work has been shaped by years of supporting children, adolescents, families, and adults through life transitions, stress, loss, and emotional growth. Having experienced major life changes myself, including relocation and family loss, I bring both professional insight and genuine empathy to therapy.

I provide individual mental health counseling through a telehealth‐only practice and serve clients ages 6 to 62. I support children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation challenges, parenting concerns, grief, and adjustment to life changes. I enjoy helping clients build coping skills, strengthen self‐awareness, and grow confidence as they move toward positive change.

My professional background includes work as a substance abuse counselor, juvenile justice assessor, adoption specialist, educational leader, and school counselor. Across these roles, I’ve supported individuals with social‐emotional, behavioral, and school‐related concerns, which allows me to offer practical, evidence‐based support tailored to each client’s strengths and experiences.

My approach is strengths‐based and integrates person‐centered counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution‐focused strategies. I collaborate with clients to set goals and create meaningful, sustainable progress at a pace that feels right for them. I have a particular interest in supporting military‐connected families, addressing school‐related concerns, and working with parents navigating their child’s transition from high school to post‐secondary life.

My approach to therapy is client-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based. I believe each person is the expert on their own life, and my role is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences safely. I work with clients to identify goals, build practical coping skills, and develop insight that supports meaningful change. I value meeting clients where they are and moving at a pace that feels comfortable while encouraging growth and self-awareness.

During our first session, we will focus on completing intake paperwork and getting to know one another. This time is used to review important information, discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, and explore your treatment goals and the changes you would like to see in your life. My goal is to understand what has brought you to therapy and what you hope to gain from the process.

Once paperwork is completed, our next session will transition into ongoing counseling. From there, sessions will focus on deeper therapeutic work, skill-building, and supporting you as you work toward your identified goals at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive.