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- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and mood
- Parenting and caregiving
About Debra
Debra Thurman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Montana, has 25 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, parenting concerns, career issues, bipolar conditions, and LGBT-related concerns. She prefers working with adults and offers individualized sessions in straightforward language.She works from several therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Her style emphasizes practical skills and clear conversation. Sessions are shaped around what the client needs to address first and what makes sense for daily life.
Background and approach: Thurman brings long experience across settings and age ranges. She has worked with people from early adolescence into later life but prefers adult clients. Typical issues she addresses include trauma, grief and loss, motivation and confidence, anger management, obsessive concerns, and end-of-life questions. Her practice also attends to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, autism spectrum concerns, codependency, and family of origin problems.
In sessions she uses concrete tools and talk therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and committed actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy guide deeper emotional processing and respectful listening.
She explains options and works with each client to choose a path forward. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin a match, complete the short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How Debra Thurman Uses Therapies Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed steps toward them. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where choices and motivation matter.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood shifts.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. It can help with strong emotions, anger, and relationship patterns.In practice, the therapist will work with the client to determine which approach or combination fits best. That decision is collaborative and based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist explains options and adjusts methods as work progresses.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people connect from quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between visits and to practice skills in everyday contexts.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, parenting and career concerns, and bipolar issues among others.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical talk and skills-based methods. Approaches include ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and Client-Centered Therapy to address thinking, emotions, and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Montana.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.