Debbie Shillingford
About me
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Connecticut. I have over 15+ years experience. My expertise includes working with children, adolescents and adults in an outpatient setting who have experienced depression, anxiety, self harm, drug/alcohol use, behavioral issues, prenatal and postpartum depression, as well as family conflict, employment issues, self-esteem issues and intellectual/developmental disabilities. I have a diverse background working with individuals from various cultures. I utilize a person-centered approach, and use a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to my counseling.
Feel free to contact me so we can talk about your counseling needs.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Intellectual Disability, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy