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Debra Arseneaux

Debra Arseneaux

LPC

Therapist · Texas · 21+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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  • Practical strategies
  • Goal oriented
  • Trauma informed

About Debra

Debra Arseneaux is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than two decades of clinical experience. She has run a private practice and worked as an executive coach, helping people navigate difficult moments and move toward clearer goals. Debra emphasizes practical help and direct support so clients can feel less stuck and begin to change their lives.

Debra blends short-term therapy with coaching to match what a person needs. She uses straightforward tools to address stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction concerns, grief, and relationship difficulties. Sessions focus on daily problems and concrete steps clients can take between appointments.

Her background includes work with trauma and abuse recovery, PTSD, sexual issues, mood and personality concerns, and eating and self-harm difficulties. She also brings experience in career counseling and life coaching, which she pairs with therapy when people want to pursue specific goals.

Debra uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She describes her style as practical, respectful, and collaborative, and she is willing to extend treatment plans when additional needs appear.

Based in Texas, she supports people working through parenting strain, caregiving stress, first responder issues, identity and intimacy concerns, and other life transitions. Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients. To begin, readers are invited to use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Credentials

Texas, Michigan

Languages

English

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take action in line with what matters to them, even when emotions are difficult. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and can help people improve communication, trust, and emotional connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Debra will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. She uses client feedback and real-life results to adjust the plan so the work stays practical and focused on measurable steps.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also opens access for people living outside the therapist's immediate area and for international clients. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused techniques to an online setting to teach skills, review progress, and set goals that carry into daily life.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 80762
License (Michigan)
LPC · No. 6401009011
NPI
1407918543

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Debra commonly help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction issues, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, and career or life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, mixing brief therapy techniques with coaching to set goals and build skills clients can use right away.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 21 years of experience, including running a private practice and working as an executive coach across a broad range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with licenses noted as MI LPC and TX LPC, and she is based in Texas.

In which languages can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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