Deborah Tome

My communication style

More of a direct style of communication. I use a lot of resources, videos, and handouts. I am typically identified by my clients as caring, passionate, and well-versed.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to therapy from a young age, curious about what makes people tick. I wanted to help people understand themselves better and realize that everyone faces challenges and there are ways to feel better. What matters most to me is whether clients feel better at the end of treatment.

My goals for you

I gauge progress by how we're meeting your desired goals and actively seek your feedback on whether your needs are being met. If something isn't working, I'll adjust my approach based on what you tell me. Your input shapes our work together.

Our first session

In the first session, we talk about the client's expectations from therapy, introduce ourselves, answers question the client wants, get feedback on if they are a fit, and perform an intake where I find out about medical history family, past abuse, their goals, and how they imagine what the person is they hope to be.

I identify as...

• Female
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx
• Christian