Deb is an LLMSW, Limited Licensed Master Social Worker with a CAADC Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate.She graduated with her Bachelors from Spring Arbor University her Masters from Western Michigan University.
With her Bachelors degree she was a case manager working in areas: Mental Health, Housing, Inpatient, and Mental Health Treatment Court. It was with her Bachelor degree she was first introduced to DBT while attending WMU for her Masters and was trained in the 2-day and 5-day with Josh Smith, DBT Institute of Michigan co-owner and DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician.
Deb has practiced DBT since 2017 and has worked as a DBT therapist since 2019. Deb has also received training for DBT-PE Prolonged Exposure.
Deb is interested in working with Individuals living with an array of challenges, not limited to Personality Disorders, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Depression and Mood Disorders. She is looking forward to working with adolescents and adults at the DBT Institute.