- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Debbie
Debbie Silva is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and parenting concerns. She brings six years of clinical experience and approaches each session with calm attention and practical help. Debbie emphasizes listening first and meeting people where they are.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions begin by learning a client's story and identifying realistic next steps.
Background and approach
Debbie uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. Mindfulness techniques are woven into her work to help with overwhelming emotions and sleeping problems. These skills aim to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment focus so daily stress becomes easier to manage.
Narrative therapy helps clients look at how their life stories shape current patterns. By naming themes and reframing troubling narratives, people can try different ways of relating to themselves and others. Debbie has experience delivering individual and group services in person and via telehealth.
She often supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, caregiving stress, addiction concerns, intimacy issues, or challenges tied to adoption and attachment. Her style is respectful and steady. She invites clients to bring their real-life worries into the room and to take small, practical steps toward change.
What Debbie works with
Everything Debbie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Debbie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Debbie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals first. The therapist listens closely, follows the client’s lead, and helps clarify priorities to reduce stress or anxiety.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices. These tools support better sleep, calmer responses to strong emotions, and managing worry in daily life.
Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people carry. By identifying recurring themes and offering new language, clients can test different ways of thinking about relationships, identity, or parenting challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt techniques based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide what feels most useful and adjust over time as progress happens.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat or text messaging provide quick check-ins or a way to process between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into everyday routines.
Questions people ask about Debbie
What concerns does she help address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and related issues such as addiction, intimacy concerns, and caregiver stress.
What kind of therapy style can I expect?
Sessions are collaborative and person-focused, emphasizing listening and working from the client’s priorities. Techniques include client-centered conversations, mindfulness practices, and narrative work to reframe personal stories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Debbie has six years of clinical experience providing individual and group services in person and through telehealth.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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