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Deborah DuPriest

Compassionate, skill-based therapy for life challenges

LPCC New Mexico

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Deborah

Deborah DuPriest is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) based in New Mexico who uses evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship difficulties, and trauma.

Background and approach

She draws on 18 years of clinical experience to create individualized care plans, blending practical strategies with an empathetic, client-centered stance. Deborah frames conversations around each person’s priorities and adapts tools and techniques to fit their situation.

Her work incorporates cognitive behavioral methods alongside other therapies such as DBT and EMDR when appropriate, addressing patterns that fuel symptoms and helping clients build new coping skills. She also attends to family dynamics, attachment challenges, and issues like codependency, impulsivity, and isolation.

Deborah emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while collaborating with clients to set achievable goals and move toward a more satisfying life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Deborah commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy to address patterns of thinking and to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and addictive patterns. Client-centered work emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and goals while the therapist follows their lead.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities; DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path up front.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose the communication style that fits daily life while working on stress, relationships, trauma-related concerns, or addiction recovery.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Deborah address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, and trauma and abuse, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and other approaches like DBT and EMDR to match treatment to each person’s needs and preferences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and tailoring treatment plans to individual goals.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPCC with licence NM LPCC CCMH0213511 and practices in New Mexico.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide different ways to connect.
How are fees handled for her services?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English