Debra is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) and has been a dedicated member of the Cornerstone Counseling Center team since September 2001. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, teens, and adults facing a range of mental health challenges.

Her expertise includes working with children diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, learning differences, and those who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma. She also provides teens and adults with support for mood disorders, career assessment and exploration, relationship difficulties, and histories of trauma and abuse.

Debra has received extensive training in trauma-informed therapies, including Brainspotting (Consultant level), EMDR (Level II), and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) for all clients dealing with trauma, PTSD, abuse, and attachment-related concerns. In 2016, she earned her Trauma Specialist Certification from the International Association of Trauma Professionals.

She has also completed specialized training through the American Association of Christian Counselors and has been a sought-after speaker for her state organization and various local entities. Debra’s counseling is faith-based and she adheres to Biblical principles in her counseling practice. Committed to mentoring the next generation of counselors, Debra became a Licensed Clinical Supervisor (LCMHCS) in October 2011, allowing her to supervise counseling graduates pursuing licensure in North Carolina.

Through her compassionate, evidence-based approach, Debra is committed to walking alongside her clients, equipping them with the tools they need for healing, growth, and resilience.