Debbie Chirikos
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Debbie
I have been a career clinical social worker for 40 years. I have chosen to be a counselor my entire professional, adult life, because I love it! I have done this in multiple states across America, Hawaii and Canada. I am curious and driven to expand my skills and knowledge, and be a change agent for my clients. I want my skills to be fresh and relevant in a changing social landscape. To me, there no distractions when I am engaged with my clients. I am as fully attuned to my client as I can be and want nothing more than for my client’s success and resolution of their problems, and the things in their life that are painful or self-defeating. I have a Bachelor’s and Masters degree in Clinical Social Work. I attended universities in Colorado. I think I can best help clients who want to do the hard work, look at themselves and with my support and guidance, make real changes in their life that move them toward their authentic selves. Clients who embrace non-judgmental feedback will be comfortable with me. Clients who have repeated self-defeating behaviors will find me patient and tolerant of their struggles. Clients who understand that humor is a tool to heal will be comfortable with me. I think mental health is something that we groom. Finally, working with a motivated client and reaching those moments of confidence and calm together is a satisfaction like no other. I believe all people who are suffering have the seeds within them to solve their own problems. Sometimes we just need a partner in that journey . Sometimes, we just want to talk to someone who will listen to us!
What Debbie helps with
- ADHD
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Debbie works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “I’ve recently started working with Debbie and I appreciate it how problem focused she was. She disclosed how she works her mode of therapy. She is transparent, honest and validate and realistic. She has consistently shown up that way. She maximizes the time that we have together. I appreciate that takes notes so she’s able to reflect on prior discussions so that we’re able to pick up where we left off or address things when I don’t always remember in the moment. She she asks me if there’s something in particular that I would like to discuss for the topic of choice in case there’s anything that I feel is priority. Every discussion has ended with a sense of relief, progression and at the very very least 0.2% better then I was before our session. I’m so grateful.”
- “Helpful”
- “Debbie is a great listener. So far we have connected and I feel I can open up to her and feel comfortable in telling her how I feel. A great start.”
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- “Debbie gave me a great perspective. She listens to me and provides helpful,honest feedback”
- “She is an amazing human being with tremendous amount of knowledge, love kindness and tough love. She has helped me in ways that I've never experienced with any other therapist. Highly recommended.”
- “I learned so much in a short time about myself”
- “Finally a therapist with direction. Having someone to listen is great but I love having her advice.”
- “I never had therapy but after losing my mom, my depression/anxiety became worse. Debbie is helping me with ways to deal with the anxiety. Debbie lets you lead the session if there is something in particular that you want to address. She has a calming demeanor and puts you instantly at ease.”
- “Debbie is an outstanding therapist. She listens effectively, and provides insightful input to help her clients. She is knowledgeable, experienced and committed to helping her clients work proactively to resolve their challenges and achieve success.”
- “Listens intently and provides realistic feedback and advice.”
- “Great first session”
- “I am very happy with my therapist and look forward to the road ahead.”
- “Great”
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