About Debra
Debra Thurman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. She is based in Montana and prefers to work with adults. Debra focuses on practical concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
She draws on straightforward talking and a supportive stance to help people find clearer steps forward. Sessions are tailored to each person's situation and goals. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the work she does with clients.
Debra also addresses issues that often come alongside mood and stress concerns, including sleep problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, grief and loss, and family of origin issues. She helps people who are navigating major transitions like divorce or aging and supports those dealing with guilt, shame, and emptiness.
Her approach uses a mix of methods to match what each person needs. That can include techniques that focus on values and acceptance, skills for managing strong emotions, and practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. The aim is to find useful ways to cope and make meaningful changes.
If someone is ready to begin, Debra asks clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. The process begins with a short intake to identify current concerns and plan the next steps.
She draws on straightforward talking and a supportive stance to help people find clearer steps forward. Sessions are tailored to each person's situation and goals. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the work she does with clients.
Debra also addresses issues that often come alongside mood and stress concerns, including sleep problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, grief and loss, and family of origin issues. She helps people who are navigating major transitions like divorce or aging and supports those dealing with guilt, shame, and emptiness.
Her approach uses a mix of methods to match what each person needs. That can include techniques that focus on values and acceptance, skills for managing strong emotions, and practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. The aim is to find useful ways to cope and make meaningful changes.
If someone is ready to begin, Debra asks clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. The process begins with a short intake to identify current concerns and plan the next steps.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.