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Debra Konecni

Debra Konecni

LPC

Therapist · Arizona · 7+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor focused on steady progress

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  • Anger management support
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative care

About Debra

Debra Konecni, LPC, is a licensed counselor in Arizona with seven years of practice. She focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. She aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can begin to make changes at their own pace.

Debra works with people who are facing life changes, grief, and relationship or intimacy issues. She supports those coping with trauma, addiction, sleep or eating difficulties, and challenges linked to attention and mood. She also addresses concerns such as self-esteem, body image, and feelings of emptiness.

Her approach is collaborative. She listens first, then tailors conversations and goals to each person. That often means helping clients set boundaries, practice positive self-talk, and try concrete steps between sessions.

Debra uses a mix of practical approaches including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and emotionally-focused techniques. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools are also part of her toolkit when helpful. These methods are adapted to the issue at hand and the client’s preferences.

She encourages small, steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who want clear strategies and an empathetic listener may find her style a good match. Before booking, confirm available session options and scheduling details so they fit into daily life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Arizona

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. It helps when someone needs an empathetic space to sort through feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. That approach is often used for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help identify which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and what feels manageable. This is a collaborative process, and plans can be adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people meet from different locations within the same state, which can help keep therapy consistent during life transitions.

At a glance

Listed location
Arizona
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Arizona)
LPC · No. LPC-19631
NPI
1497274393

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 problems does Debra help people with?

She helps with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, and a range of relationship and self-image issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and respectful. Sessions combine listening with clear, practical steps to try between appointments.

What work experience does she bring?

Debra has seven years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns including coping with life changes and building self-esteem.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LPC credential and practices in Arizona.

Which languages are supported and are international clients seen?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available for appointments.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist 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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