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Debra Burns LPC, Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Approach

Compassionate and Non-Pathological Approach

Healing Without Labels: A Compassionate Approach to Trauma

You Are More Than What You've Experienced. Your Trauma Does Not Define You.

As a Certified Trauma Therapist, I believe healing begins with compassion, understanding, and the recognition that our responses to trauma are often natural reactions to overwhelming experiences—not signs that something is wrong with us.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in a non-pathologizing philosophy that honors your experiences without defining you by a diagnosis or labeling you as broken or damaged. Instead, I focus on understanding your story, recognizing your strengths, and nurturing your innate capacity for healing and resilience.

I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel seen, heard, valued, and accepted—just as you are. Through empathy, genuine connection, and collaboration, we work together to cultivate self-compassion, restore emotional safety, and empower meaningful growth.

My belief is simple: You are not defined by what happened to you, and your healing journey deserves compassion, dignity, and hope.

Because healing isn't about changing who you are—it's about reconnecting with the strength, resilience, and wholeness that have always been within you.

Compassionate Care, Personalized Healing

Your healing journey deserves care that is as unique as you are. My therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion, trauma-informed care, and a non-pathologizing philosophy that honors your experiences, strengths, and individual healing process.

Insurance & Payment Policy

I accept insurance for standard individual therapy sessions lasting 45–55 minutes only. Extended therapy sessions and therapeutic intensives are private-pay services and are not billed to insurance.

This distinction allows me to maintain the flexibility, time, and personalized attention that deeper therapeutic work often requires, without the restrictions associated with insurance coverage.

I recognize that affordability is important and remain committed to making therapy accessible through a limited number of discounted session opportunities when available.

My commitment is to provide a safe, supportive, and empowering space where your healing is guided by your individual needs—not limited by insurance requirements or a predetermined timeline.

Where Caring for the Body Meets Healing the Mind

A Holistic Approach to Healing, Rooted in Compassion, Connection, and Understanding.

As both a Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Trauma Therapist, I bring a unique perspective to the healing process—one that recognizes the powerful connection between the mind, body, and nervous system.

My years of experience in healthcare have shaped my compassionate, whole-person approach to therapy. I understand that trauma affects more than our thoughts and emotions; it can also influence how our bodies respond to stress, safety, and connection.

By integrating my medical knowledge with specialized trauma therapy techniques, I help clients better understand their nervous system, restore emotional balance, build resilience, and reconnect with their innate capacity for healing.

My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to heal—at your own pace.

Because true healing involves more than the mind—it honors the whole person.

Healing Through Trust, Compassion, and Connection

A Safe Space to Feel Heard, Understood, and Empowered to Heal.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Trauma Therapist, I bring a compassionate, holistic perspective to therapy that recognizes the deep connection between physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

My approach is grounded in the belief that healing begins with safety, trust, and genuine human connection. By combining my nursing experience with specialized trauma therapy techniques, I create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where your experiences are honored, your voice matters, and your healing unfolds at your own pace.

Through empathy, collaboration, and a deep understanding of how trauma impacts the mind and body, I help clients build resilience, restore a sense of safety, and reconnect with their inner strengths.

My commitment is to walk alongside you with compassion, respect, and understanding—empowering you to move beyond survival and toward meaningful healing and growth.

Because healing isn't about fixing what's broken—it's about rediscovering the strength, safety, and wholeness within you.