Debbie Silva , LPC

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and a military veteran with six years of clinical experience delivering individual and group services both in person and via telehealth. As an LPC - which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - she has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, and issues related to identity and intimacy.

Debbie approaches therapy as a collaborative journey, positioning herself alongside each person as they explore their story. She emphasizes building trust, offering a consistent, compassionate presence, and learning the unique narrative that shapes each life. Her work is grounded in listening first and meeting clients where they are, focusing on practical coping strategies and deeper meaning-making as needed.

Gratitude and respect are central to her therapeutic stance - she acknowledges the courage it takes to seek support and values the decision to share life experience. Debbie aims to support clients through transitions and challenges, reinforcing that they are the experts in their own lives while she provides guidance, structure, and encouragement throughout the process.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Debbie draws from client-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, and narrative therapy to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on acceptance and empathy - the therapist follows the client's lead, helping them explore feelings and make choices that feel right for their life. Mindfulness therapy teaches skills for noticing thoughts and sensations without judgment, which can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation in everyday situations. Narrative therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves, separating problems from identity and opening up new possibilities for action and meaning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and happens collaboratively. Debbie will discuss goals, preferences, and how different methods might fit a client’s needs, adjusting the approach over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Debbie uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make treatment more accessible and flexible. These options allow scheduling around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities and let people engage from locations where they feel comfortable. Licensed professionals can adapt therapeutic tools to each format so that care remains practical and supportive across different modes of communication.