Welcome
My name is Deborah Shealy
(RMHCI) Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Hello, I am happy that you are interested in boosting your mental wellness. How courageous you are in considering taking this next step. Since you will be sharing about yourself during the counseling relationship, I feel that it is quite appropriate that I share a bit about myself.
I am a Christian whose decision to work in the helping professional field was driven by a passion for helping people who are hurting emotionally or are experiencing some type of emotional distress. I have been working with individuals with mental health issues for 3 years and I love what I do. I possess a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Welfare and I am pre-licensed in the state of Florida. I work with individuals who have a history of trauma, especially those who experienced abuse during their childhood years and are currently struggling in their adult years with self-issues, such as self-esteem/confidence, self-image, and self-loathing. I understand the impact such issues can have on a person’s potential in many aspects of his/her life. Consequently, I love empowering people and helping them live the lives they truly envision for themselves.
In addition to this, I have an interest in working with individuals who just need some assistance in sorting things out, or in finding purpose or experiencing a more meaningful life. Furthermore, if you are experiencing a life transition, having relationship issues, struggling with anxiety, or needing help in surviving divorce or infidelity, I would like to help you. And if life has become stressful for you or you are having a difficult time coping then you are just the person with whom I would also love the opportunity to work. You are quite capable of making decisions regarding your life; sometimes, however, there are times when each of us may need some assistance in dealing with our problems. And that is quite okay!
My approach to working with you will depend on the factors involved and the uniqueness of your experience regarding the issue. Each individual is unique therefore my intervention will be specific to meeting your individual needs. At the client’s request, Christian Counseling is available. Additionally, from an empirically based approach, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as I truly believe in the concept of one's way of thinking impacting one’s moods and behaviors. Techniques from the Mindfulness-based and Person-Centered perspectives are often utilized as well.