Deborah Hill

My communication style

My communication style is collaborative. I am an approachable person who will care about you and your struggles. I will be committed to helping you navigate your challenges in a way that is satisfying for you. I will help you develop a plan, an initial step. The next time we meet, I want to hear about the week and what helped and what didn't help.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was sure I wanted to teach. While teaching, I discovered something new. I liked my time interacting with students even better. My planning time was always when students would show up to talk about their lives: home, school, friends. I set a new goal and went back to school.

My goals for you

I want to get to know you and what change you want in your life. We will talk about how to get where you want to be, then plan the first steps together. Slow is often better when changing long-standing habits. Change is hard work. I look for success and encourage clients. If something doesn't work, we try a different approach.

Our first session

The initial sessions are about getting to know you and being comfortable working together. We will talk about change and doing something different to help you achieve your goals. I am behavioral and cognitive-behavioral in my approach. Many times, it is our own internal system that needs a shift to achieve goals.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian