Deborah Huntsinger

I am an experienced Counselor. I have a diverse background. I have experience working in Community Mental Health, In home Counseling, School Counseling, College and Career Counseling, and Private Individual Counseling. I have two Master Degrees- Master of Arts in Counseling and Master of Education in School Counseling and an Ed.S Degree. I am credentialed as a National Certified Counselor. I have knowledge, training, and work experience with the following areas: Depression, Anger Management/ Self Regulation, Trauma/ PTSD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Career, Relationships/Interpersonal, Adjustment Disorders, and mood disorders.

My theoretical approach is eclectic based on the presenting needs of the individual. Predominately I have experience working with and have trainings with the following: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Person Centered, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Gestalt, Reality, Alderian, Motivational, Logotherapy and Mindfulness. I will assist and guide you using talk therapy, role play, guided imagery, mindfulness and cognitive restructuring. I will help you to practice and learn skills and strategies to manage and improve your mental health and overall well being. I will assist you with improving communication, relationship, and assertiveness skills and trainings to help you to improve your relationships. I will assist you if needed to have improved self esteem, self compassion, understanding and awareness, increased confidence and efficacy. Together we will set goals based on what you hope to work towards and succeed and we will work together to assess, evaluate, and achieve your goals.

The first session is getting to know each other. I will cover confidentiality and the limitations- so that you will understand that counseling is a safe place to talk. We will talk about your reasons for coming into counseling. We will set goals and create a treatment plan based on what you want and hope to work towards. Together we will talk about what your needs and wants are from your counseling experience. I will answer questions and concerns and review necessary policies. We will talk about what you can expect in subsequent sessions and what termination will look like.