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I am licensed in Oregon and have 24 years of experience providing professional-level therapy services. I have experience helping clients with executive and professional coaching.
I work to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I hope this process helps you sort through the struggles you are experiencing.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started! I can't wait to meet you and start the process with you :) See you soon! :)
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
OR LCSW L3454
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Deborah "Debbie" Kirby. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Debbie has helped me so much! She's seen me through so many issues and I'm so grateful to have been blessed with such an inquisitive and supportive therapist!
Written on Jul 20, 2025 after therapy with Deborah "Debbie" for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Debbie is so awesome. She helps get to the bottom of things pretty quickly and doesn’t tiptoe around issues. We address them head on. I have made a ton of progress for only having been in therapy for 1 year after 44 years of do-it-your-self-help.
The ability to message regularly is the best part after having Debbie as my therapist. Betterhelp is an great system. The combination of the Betterhelp platform plus consistent support by Debbie has made a huge and positive difference in my life! So glad I signed up and was matched with Debbie!!
Written on May 07, 2025 after therapy with Deborah "Debbie" for 10 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Deb is always a breath of fresh air and I have received truly valuable perspective, understanding, and methods to navigate the topics I brought to our sessions.
Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with Deborah "Debbie" for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Great listener with thoughtful insight. Enjoy chatting w her!
Written on Mar 01, 2025 after therapy with Deborah "Debbie" for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have absolutely no complaints about Debbie and would absolutely recommend her. She is great at listening when it's appropriate and giving her advice and opinions when needed.
Written on Feb 06, 2025 after therapy with Deborah "Debbie" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Debbie is amazing and thoughtful. Truly listens and understands the help that I personally need.
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Deborah "Debbie" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem