I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and a Marine Corps Veteran with seven years of clinical experience providing individual and group counseling services in-person (3 years) and telehealth settings (4 years). I have worked with diverse populations and supported people navigating a wide range of life challenges. I view myself as a passenger alongside your journey of life, creating a safe & supportive space where you feel heard. I am committed to building a trusting therapeutic relationship to understand you, provide an unconditional safe environment with the goal that you feel understood & valid. My goal is to meet you where you are and collaborate with you in a way that honors your strengths, values, goals, but most importantly where you are on your journey of life. You are the expert. I am here to walk beside you, to provide guidance, insight, and provide support as you navigate a journey of change.
I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek support and make the decision to invest in yourself.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey.
Professional experience
6 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Debbie was very relatable and offered valuable solutions and renewed my energy and mindset to continue to put my best self forward. Debbie listened and touched on every point that I mentioned. That meant a lot because I felt heard.
Written on Mar 17, 2026 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Debbie is the best!!!
Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Debbie for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Ms. Silva is very professional and caring.
Written on Oct 20, 2025 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Debbie has been an meaningful part of my support system during a tough period in my life. I appreciate that she has built a non-judgmental space for me to process my life transitions and supports me as I test and embed practices for well-bring into my life.
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Debbie for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Debbie is amazing!! She listens and offers the best coping mechanisms!! I feel so at ease expressing my issues!!!
Written on Oct 02, 2025 after therapy with Debbie for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Debbie has a lot of experience and really understands how to work with people to help work through the challenges and issues that arise in life.
Written on Feb 21, 2025 after therapy with Debbie for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Debbie got me through a huge transitional period of my life. We set our goals, did the work, and accomplished them. I’m so glad she was there for me during this time. I feel like a stronger person, and am confident to handle this next chapter with grace and strengths thank you Debbie for getting me here.
Written on Jan 20, 2025 after therapy with Debbie for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's great!!
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
My match with Debbie was the perfect match! Initially I only planned to use Better Help while in-between insurance. However, I'm so happy with services that I'm staying with Debbie. As a chicana it is important to me that I have a therapist that has and understanding of my culture and the challenges that come along with breaking generational traumas and being a first generation college student. Beyond that bonus. Debbie is knowledgeable in many areas and gently pushes me out of my comfort zone to think about new behaviors and how to apply them to my life. Since being in therapy my anxiety has decreased and I have obtained new tools to manage my ADHD. I couldn't imagine graduate school without Debbie's support.
Written on Oct 26, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Debbie is amazing with her listening as well as her feedback. I feel she has an immense amount of compassion, respect and empathy. In just a short time she has helped me navigate through childhood traumas, grief, and realizing my self worth. She is timely with her responses and even provides resources that she think would be helpful, they always are! I’m so grateful for Debbie, I wish everyone could find a therapist as great as her!
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Debbie has helped navigate me through my darkest day and if I wasn't for her, I don't know where I'd be. I've always felt seen and heard and she helped me love myself, and for that I'm forever grateful. She really is the best.
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Debbie is literally the best. I have made such huge strides in only a year because of all the tools she has taught me. She’s understanding and listens, calls me out when I need to be, so supportive, and I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist. I’ve had another one before (not through BetterHelp) and she was great but not compared to Debbie.
Written on Aug 10, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Debbie has been through the wringer with me and has always given me grace, knowledge, understanding and support. She is there when needed and responds quickly and will update u if she will be OOO. Even on the visits where I am feeling secure, strong and stable, I always leave the appointment feeling better than before. You can trust her with your wounds and achievements. 10/10 recommend
Written on Jun 30, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Debbie is great at understanding what I'm thinking and need. Great at listening and helping me figure things out.
Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is respectful patient and doesnt seem to mind my incorrect spelling and brings back subject matter that we werent able to talk about do to time and is encouraging about my passions
Written on Mar 17, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
She’s great!
Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Debbie is a great therapist! She’s a great listener and really gives great insights and perspectives for any situation. I highly recommend her
Written on Aug 06, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I am so thankful for Debbie. She gets me and offers me so much peace
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coach
Debbie is great, she has taken the time to get to know me and is one or the most down to earth therapist I have ever had.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I really appreciate Debbie sending me messages. I’m learning that typing my thoughts is therapeutic. Plus her questions prior to our video session allowed some of my critical issues to be established before my session. This allowed for the whole hour to be used effectively on processing the pressing items. She was fully present for my session. I felt both seen and heard. Plus she followed up with me after our session.
Written on Jan 21, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
She is kind and so so helpful and thoughtful. She listens to me and helps me formulate actionable plans to meet my goals.
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, and self esteem
Debbie is extremely helpful and understanding. She is always there when you need help, and gives good coping mechanisms.
Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Debbie is great! She listens to my issues and gives me practical solutions to navigate through my issues.
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coaching
Debbie is very helpful, and I love having someone to talk to!
Written on Oct 19, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Debbie is great, she’s definitely been helping me navigate through a rough time.
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I definitely enjoy my sessions with Debbie, she has taught me breathing techniques to calm my anxiety and helps me process through feelings and root causes of some of them. She is very professional & always very responsive. I definitely would recommend sessions with Debbie!
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Debbie is very personable and does a great job at creating great rapport with her clients.
Written on Aug 21, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
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