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Debra Arseneaux

Practical therapy and coaching for meaningful change

LPC Texas

Experience
21 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Debra

Debra Arseneaux brings 21 years of clinical experience as an LPC and has built a practice grounded in both therapy and coaching.

Background and approach

She has worked across a broad range of presenting concerns, blending therapeutic care with pragmatic coaching to help people move past feeling stuck and toward meaningful change. Debra emphasizes a brief therapy model while remaining willing to extend treatment when more time is needed, and she values offering interventions that match each persons unique situation.

Her work addresses common and complex issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related problems, and relationship concerns. She also focuses on concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and coping with life changes.

Debra draws from several evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, client-centered principles, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to tailor care to individual goals. Practicing from Texas and offering services in English, she combines clinical treatment with coaching strategies to support both recovery and proactive growth.

She accepts international clients and offers multiple session formats to fit different lifestyles and schedules.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online



Debra frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also incorporates acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values and develop psychological flexibility when facing difficult emotions. Attachment-based work is used when relationship patterns and early connection experiences are a central focus, supporting exploration of relational dynamics and healing from abandonment or attachment injuries.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and she works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment can combine elements from different approaches so the plan reflects both immediate concerns and longer-term objectives.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and lifestyles. These formats make it possible to receive consistent, ongoing support from licensed professionals while accommodating work, travel, caregiving, or other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, as well as career and life-purpose questions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach blends therapy and coaching, using brief therapy principles while adapting length of care as needed to meet client goals and circumstances.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 21 years of experience as a practicing clinician and coach, having served diverse individuals and groups in independent practice settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC practicing from Texas with licence numbers MI LPC 6401009011 and TX LPC 80762 noted in her profile.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services to people outside her immediate region.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoaching

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

Licensed

Texas, Michigan

Languages

English