Hello. My name is Debby Sawyer. I am licensed in the state of Nebraska. I have 33 years of experience with individuals who have faced a multitude of issues including, but not limited to, anxiety/stress, grief/loss, anger issues, depression, trauma/abuse, ADD/ADHD, Addictions (including eating disorders), self-esteem/confidence, and parenting, I believe that you are the expert in your own life and know what works and doesn't work for you. I am here to support and advocate for you by walking beside you on your journey. I am very flexible and eclectic in my approach and try to make a positive impact pretty quickly in the therapy process as I don't believe that you should have to wait to start living your best life. My goal is to help empower you, so that you can be the best version of yourself.
Professional experience
33 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Coping with grief and loss, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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I’ve received therapy from Debby for almost 2 years now and very quickly it was evident how well she excels at doing what she does. After identifying one’s personal goals and individual needs, she is very helpful about making a plan on how to achieve those goals or adjust them based on what you’d like to work on. She’s very understanding, a great listener, and I always appreciate her seeing things from different perspectives and suggesting certain things or coping skills to try that can help. She also is beyond punctual at getting back to you right away if needed or if you have any questions. I truly cannot recommend Debby enough and am grateful for finding a therapist that is not only right for me, but one that takes the time, care, and concern to help you personally grow, while doing what she does best.
Written on Oct 07, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Debby has been a valuable asset to my recovery from a spouse having an affair. She is so easy to talk to, yet makes you think things through from all angles. Her expertise has aided in my healing greatly. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Sep 22, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I have scheduled my second phone session with Debby. I am a socially awkward introvert, and it is personally challenging to seek out help and share deeply personal information. We are very early in our partnership, but I appreciate her experience, sensitivity and support without judgement. Building trust and a new path forward through caregiver fatigue.
Written on Aug 30, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Debby is a wonderful and insightful therapist. I definitely recommend speaking with her.
Written on Aug 25, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I mean we're only a few sessions in but she's been very responsive even when we don't have therapy. extremely helpful.
Written on Aug 06, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Debby was exactly what I needed, she listened to what I have been going through, and she made me feel validated,, I exhaled and instantly felt better, i still have some work to do but with Debby helping me I’m very confident that I will be back to my quirky self.
Written on Jul 01, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Debbie is the best therapist i have ever had. She is very positive and has been extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
Written on Jun 29, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Debby helped me realize I need to work on my guilt which I’m doing and it’s helping me to cope better with my situation.
Written on Jun 27, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Debby has been an incredible source of support and guidance, and I've truly appreciated how she was able to advise so adeptly with multiple stressors ongoing! Her making the time and space to thoroughly process everything has been so helpful in coming to terms with previous issues, as well as building a better foundation of techniques to manage life's challenges more effectively.
Written on Jun 17, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning grief, self esteem, and adhd
She has been helping me so much. I feel confident after our sessions. I've never felt awkward for saying how I feel, or voicing my point of view.
Written on May 29, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Debbie was a great listener, and didn't judge my struggle at all. She was always ready with helpful work for me to do in between sessions, whether it was a worksheet or audiobook. She gave me exactly what I needed at this point in my journey. I would recommend anyone dealing with greif and depression, as I was, to Debbie. Thank you so much for listening to me Debbie, and helping me grow.
Written on May 22, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Just amazing helping me alot
Written on May 21, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She is very good!!!
Written on Mar 10, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Debby is amazing to work with! Always look forward to my sessions with her
Written on Feb 03, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
She is very insightful and thoughtful, yet concise and focused. If you take therapy seriously I recommend her. If you’re more on the fence perhaps not. I can confirm Debby is very frank, focused and effective. She responds professionally, is available quite often to provide the support you need and is willing to go the extra mile for you if you take her seriously.
Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
She is excellent! she been with me all the way even in my worst moments...
Written on Jan 26, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Debbie is GREAT. With her expert assistance I was able to resolve my issue and achieve my goal far better than I could have thought possible.
Written on Jan 26, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
You are truly supportive and kind. In future if things change I would connect again through Better help with you. Thanks for bringing a positive change in my life.
Written on Jan 16, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Timely responses to journal entries. Good work to do to recover a new challenge I am facing.
Written on Jan 09, 2026 after therapy with Debby for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes
Debbie has made a huge positive impact on my mental health. She’s a great listener and offers tips and tools to help with individual problems I’m dealing with. There’s never any judgement and she is always supportive. Talking with her doesn’t feel clinical, more like talking with a friend. I’m so grateful to Better Help for matching me with her. Would highly recommend Debbie.
Written on Dec 20, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Debby is a great active listener, kind, and empathetic. I highly recommend!
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, grief, and intimacy-related issues
This was my first session and I thought it went well. I do want to do more of these
Written on Dec 05, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Great therapist
Written on Nov 26, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I find Debby to pay attention to my issues and things i need to talk about.
She is very involved and also has me thinking and understanding stuff.
I'm very pleased with her
Written on Oct 20, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Debby is great. She is experienced, knowledgeable, and empathetic. She listens with care and is willing to work with you on whatever issues you are facing. She is also great at recommending exercises, which I found to be therapeutic. Would recommend 100%.
Written on Aug 24, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
I really enjoyed my experience with Debby, she was a great listener and had excellent tools and resources which were easily applied to my everyday life
Written on Jul 25, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Debby has listened and helped me to create a plan to move forward positively in my life. Change is not easy, but Debby’s positive attitude has helped me think that I can improve my situation and thought about it.
Written on Jun 10, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Well she's helpful and understanding and with added information i have perhaps the assistance will grow better.
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
With Debby’s help I have been able to deal with an immediate/difficult issue in my life. Debby listens to my what my concerns are and has helped me move forward. I appreciate her expertise and experience.
Written on Jun 08, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Fantastic listener! Really made me feel heard and helped me better understand what I was dealing with. Thanks Debby!
Written on May 04, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She has been a very good person to talk to and she helps clear things up that are going on in my life.
Written on Apr 30, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Debby is great. She is non-judgmental but matter of fact, which allows her to focus on solving issues. I’ve found it easy to talk to her.
Written on Mar 07, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Debby is great at listening and providing new perspectives for me to look at things. I would work with Debby again!
Written on Feb 21, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Debby has been great so far, she makes you feel very comfortable and listens to you. She also give very good advise on how to handle situations.
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Debby for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Really great listener, fast communication, and gave me great coping skills
Written on Dec 01, 2024 after therapy with Debby for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
She makes me feel comfortable like talking with a fresh with really good advice and a different way of looking at a situation. She also doesn't force you to deal with anything too difficult when your not ready to deal with it yet. She also keeps things as realistic and applicable as possible. I have learned a lot about myself in a short amount of time and have been working to change things that are not working for me. All in all she's one of the best therapists I've had.
Written on Nov 07, 2024 after therapy with Debby for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is very considerate and a great listener. She was very professional and and understanding!
Written on Oct 19, 2024 after therapy with Debby for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
I’ve been working with Debby for some time now, and I can’t speak highly enough about the impact she has had on my well-being. From our very first session, she created a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where I felt comfortable opening up. She is an attentive listener and has an incredible ability to offer thoughtful advice that’s both practical and insightful. Her guidance has helped me navigate some difficult moments in my life, and I always leave our sessions feeling more grounded and equipped with tools to manage my challenges. I truly appreciate her dedication and the personalized approach she brings to each session. I would highly recommend Debby to anyone seeking meaningful and supportive therapy.
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Debby for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
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