Debra Arseneaux, LPC
Experienced counselor blending therapy and coaching
Details
| Name | Debra Arseneaux |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas, Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 21 |
About Debra
Debra Arseneaux is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 21 years of experience. She has run a independent practice and worked as an executive coach, helping people through both urgent problems and long-term goals. Debra aims to meet people where they are and help them move toward a healthier daily life.
She focuses on practical steps and honest conversation. Sessions often include talking through current struggles, looking at how past events shape present patterns, and trying small changes to see what helps.
Background and approach
Debra blends coaching and therapy when appropriate to support recovery and growth. Her work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of attention include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and life purpose.
She also supports people facing career changes, first responder stress, and relationship breakdowns. Debra uses narrative ideas alongside cognitive and acceptance-based tools. She draws on Client-Centered and Attachment-Based approaches to create a respectful, collaborative space.
This mix helps people reframe difficult stories and try new behaviors without pressure. People who value a clear plan and regular check-ins may find her style helpful. She works with individuals to set goals and track small steps forward.
Debra welcomes clients who want both recovery and coaching to build a steadier life.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Debra works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Debra directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Debra directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Debra often uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite unhelpful life stories and see problems from new angles. Narrative work looks at the stories a person tells about themselves and opens up different possibilities for action and meaning.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy is another element she draws on to understand how early and current relationships affect trust, closeness, and conflict; that work supports people dealing with abandonment, intimacy, or communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match goals, comfort level, and the problem at hand. That collaborative planning means approaches can shift as needs change.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for deeper conversations where visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging fit shorter updates, coaching-style prompts, or when writing feels more comfortable. These formats make it possible to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes narrative ideas with Client-Centered, cognitive, and acceptance-based techniques to reframe stories and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 21 years of clinical work, including running a independent practice and serving as an executive coach.
Where is she located and what are her credentials?
She practices from Texas and holds LPC credentials: MI LPC and TX LPC.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
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