About me

Facing difficult emotional and interpersonal challenges in our lives can be frightening but can also be a time for growth and healing. Talking with someone who listens without judgment, understands your concerns, and helps clarify issues can be invaluable. I am a culturally competent therapist with experience working with various populations including children, adolescents, adults, couples, military families, and K-12 students.

I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northern Arizona University in 1994 and received my Master's in Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 1998. I have over ten years of experience as a clinician working in a variety of community mental health settings and academia. I taught elementary school for 12 years and maintain my teaching certificate in early childhood education (Birth – Age 8/Grade 3). Currently, I work as a K-12 School Counselor in a public school.

My therapeutic approach is solution-focused and strength-based. I utilize evidence-based therapy techniques, such as mindfulness-based interventions and CBT, to address symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relational problems, and/or other life stressors. My role as a therapist is to support you and to challenge you on your path to self-improvement and self-empowerment. Through a collaborative process, we can explore and address the underlying causes of problematic behaviors, beliefs, and feelings. Together, we can begin the process of healing.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Adoption and Foster Care , Blended Family Issues , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 12

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

AZ LPC 19442

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Deborah Valerio. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Deborah Valerio is a deeply intuitive listener and interpreter in difficult relationship dynamics. Her questions are thought-provoking and meaningful and often get right to the sticking points. She's also fun, light, and very easy to open up to. I'm grateful to have found her, as after only three sessions, my communication with my partner is already shifting and I feel really close to a breakthrough, one way or another. I would recommend Deborah to any struggling couple I know. Thank you, Deborah!

Written on Sep 29, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month

Kind, relatable, punctual, and all else that allows for trust to develop.

Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Deborah has been amazing at giving me tools to help me be a better version of myself, but also with just listening. I’ve had a lot of curveballs thrown in my life since I started seeing her, and am so thankful to be able to count on her each week to talk through everything. I’m very grateful for Deborah!

Written on Jun 27, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd

Very good at what she does! Relates to situations and my feeling are heard. So far best therapist I’ve had in life.

Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes

Deborah is wonderful! She’s kind, helpful and an incredible therapist

Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I trust the guidance

Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I feel comfortable and safe opening up to Deborah. She is very kind and gives amazing advice. She is relatable, sweet and caring. 10/10 would recommend her to someone else.

Written on May 12, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Very understanding and knowledgeable.

Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

We are only a few sessions in but so far I am happy with Deborah

Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Deborah is wonderful. She's down to earth and make me feel very comfortable to share what going on. She has good insight from personal experience that helps me know I'm not alone in my struggles. She always guides me back to do the things the things that bring me joy. I feel less anxiety and I believe it's because Deborah is in my corner.

Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd

Very attentive, sympathetic, and genuine

Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd

She’s been great and would recommend 100% IVE really learn a lot about my self and has helped me a ton

Written on Dec 10, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Deborah has been a great partner and guide as I’ve worked through a number of issues, from marriage to parenting to understanding myself better.

Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Deborah is super understanding and makes both sides feel listened to!

Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I love how understanding she is and makes sure me and my partner are progressing in good terms

Written on Oct 01, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Deborah has helped us better communicate in our relationship.

Written on Sep 30, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

She listens and responds to the concerns of the day, it is nice because she is able to relate and offer tools that are helpful in a seamlessly integrative way into the conversation. It is a sweet breath of fresh air to have her as a sounding board to bounce ideas and issues off of.

Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Deborah was very supportive, gives me space to talk about my issues.
I felt very comfortable talking with her.

Written on Aug 02, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Deborah is a good listener and thoughtful in her approach.

Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Deborah is amazing. I feel like I am talking to a friend, which allows me to open up and speak freely. She has a gentle way of guiding me back on the right path, and of
helping me see things more clearly. I am so grateful for her, she has helped me immensely.

Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Deborah is great! Highly recommend her!

Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She’s really good! She’s really been able to help me. Looking forward to more sessions.

Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

I am so grateful to have someone like Deborah to help me process everything that has happened to me. This last year has been the most difficult one yet, filled with loss and struggle and family problems. I feel confident that I am able to process my emotions in a healthy way when I am working with Deborah.

Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Deborah has been an excellent therapist for me. She has helped me deal with my feelings of anxiety and has helped me grow my confidence significantly through our discussions. I would highly recommend her.

Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and anger management

Deborah is great! She is open minded and supportive and makes me see things that might not have seen before. She makes me think.

Written on Nov 27, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Deborah is a great therapist. She recognized a lot of our issues from our first session and has helped us as a couple and individuals. She is one of the few counselors who I had been able to connect with and translate what I say into something my partner understands

Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Deborah is great at guessing what we can’t seem to say and it’s appreciated. We like her a lot thanks to her understanding and relatability.

Written on Sep 30, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Deborah is great at helping me realize what's bothering me just through easy conversation

Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

She’s great! Connected with her well!

Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 7 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

She has been amazing and has gotten me through a really tough time. I will always be thankful to her

Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Glad to have someone like Deborah to talk to and process my emotions.

Written on Jan 23, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Deborah has been extremely helpful in helping us have productive, caring conversations we haven’t been able to have on our own. She understands the anxiety and ADHD challenges my husband has and still makes me feel like my feelings are valid as well. She’s been great at helping us learn how to communicate with each other and pinpoint areas in our marriage that need more attention and progress to a new level as well.

Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Deborah has been amazing! She is incredibly supportive and understanding. I haven't had many sessions but I feel positive that the longer I am with her, the more I will be able to grow.

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