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Deborah White

Therapist(She, Her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

You’ve done your best to cope, but trauma keeps resurfacing in your relationships, your body, and your beliefs about yourself. No matter how hard you try, anxiety, self-doubt, and past wounds seem to haunt you. You may feel stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn mode, replaying old patterns of mistrust and fear. Thoughts like, “I’m not good enough,” “I can’t trust anyone,” or “I’ll never find love” hold you back from pursuing what you truly want. This constant internal struggle leaves you feeling disconnected, exhausted, and unsure of how to break free. If you’re tired of just surviving and are ready to heal, I’m here to help.

I am a holistic, integrative therapist who uses a variety of treatment modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Grief work, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EFT: Tapping, along with breath work, yoga/movement-based exercises, mindfulness, guided imagery/meditations, and expressive arts for healing.


I am specially trained to work with veterans and older adults!

My approach to therapy

Traditional talk therapy can only go so far in healing. I incorporate breath work, mindfulness, yoga/movement-based exercises, guided imagery/meditations, expressive arts (art, dance, music, writing) to address those areas that traditional talk therapy just can't get to. I don't believe in a "one-size fits all" approach and customize treatment to your individual needs and preferences.

I work with adults to overcome the effects of past trauma using a combination of EMDR, CPT, DBT, and alternative somatic therapies. Trauma is a mind-body disorder, which requires a mind-body approach. We'll work together to understand your issues and create a personalized plan to fit your needs, helping you build stronger relationships, recover your confidence, and develop the tools you need to live a life free from fear and self-doubt.

In addition to trauma, my specialties include depression, anxiety, grief/loss, codependency, self-esteem, women's issues, divorce, veterans issues, and other life transitions.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is a conversation, not an intake form. You share what is bringing you in, and I listen without judgment or a hidden agenda. By the end, my goal is for you to feel genuinely heard and to have a clear sense of what you want to work on and some of your goals. There is no pressure to have it all figured out. We start exactly where you are.

Just imagine what life could be like when you start to heal. When you’re no longer haunted by the past, everything shifts. You’ll trust yourself again. You’ll feel at ease in your body and relationships. That calm and inner peace you’ve been looking for will be yours. Email me today to book your free consultation. I’ll respond within 24 hours.

As an Air Force veteran, I am especially equipped to work with veterans' issues.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Capella University
  • License type
    LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (North Carolina)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Brief Dynamic, Seeking Safety, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic, Strength-Based, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English