Debra Arseneaux, LPC

Debra Arseneaux is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 21 years of experience who has worked as a private practice owner and as an executive coach serving a diverse range of individuals and groups. She intentionally pursued training across many specialty areas so her practice could respond to complex needs and support people whom her associates were not trained to serve. Her clinical work has addressed PTSD and sexual abuse recovery, depression and anxiety, relationship and couples therapy, grief and loss, sexual issues and dysfunction, addictions, personality and mood disorders, self-harm and eating disorders, spiritual concerns, mediation, career counseling, and life coaching.

Debra values both reactive therapy that helps people recover and thrive and proactive coaching that supports goal achievement. She typically uses a brief therapy model while remaining willing to extend treatment plans when additional issues arise. Her approach centers on collaboration, practical tools, and encouraging clients through difficult transitions. Debra considers it a privilege to walk alongside people during challenging times and to help them move from feeling stuck toward renewed direction and wellness. She welcomes those who are ready to begin work and will support each person in pursuing meaningful, lasting progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values and committed actions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions when someone wants to build a values-driven life even in the presence of discomfort.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. It can help individuals and couples who struggle with trust, intimacy, abandonment fears, or repeated relationship difficulties to develop healthier ways of relating.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective interpersonal communication. It can be especially useful for intense emotions, self-harm behaviors, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Debra works with clients to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy lives, manage scheduling, and access support from different locations. Licensed professionals can provide consistent treatment through these formats, allowing clients to pursue meaningful change in ways that align with their routines and comfort.