Deborah DuPriest, LPCC

Deborah DuPriest is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, coping with drug and alcohol addiction, relationship challenges, family conflicts, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Deborah emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversation and treatment plans to each person’s distinct situation and goals.

Her approach blends practical coping tools with a collaborative, client-centered stance so that therapy reflects individual values and needs. Deborah also attends to issues related to attachment, codependency, impulsivity, isolation, and family of origin concerns. She provides services in English and offers several therapeutic methods to help clients build skills, process difficult experiences, and find clearer paths forward.

Taking the first step toward greater wellbeing takes courage, and Deborah aims to support that process with steady, personalized care. Her practice focuses on helping clients develop healthier relationships with themselves and others while working toward more satisfying and functional lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Deborah uses client-centered therapy to place the client's experience at the forefront, creating a supportive space where people can explore feelings and make choices that align with their values. This approach is helpful for building self-awareness, strengthening relationships, and addressing family and attachment concerns.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical skills. CBT is effective for managing stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and patterns connected to addiction or impulsivity. Additionally, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skill-based training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for clients who struggle with intense emotions or relationship instability.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Deborah works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions so therapy evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with Deborah can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or limited mobility. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and choose the format that feels most comfortable while working toward personal goals.