Deborah DuPriest , LPCC

Deborah DuPriest is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and navigate relationship and family conflicts. Deborah approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual needs and goals of the client.

Her work emphasizes practical support and collaborative problem solving, recognizing that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. Deborah aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore challenges, build coping skills, and develop clearer pathways forward. She meets clients where they are and adapts therapeutic methods to reflect each person’s unique circumstances.

Whether someone is facing acute stress, ongoing relational struggles, or recovery from substance use, Deborah frames treatment around realistic goals and compassionate guidance. She is committed to supporting clients through change and helping them move toward greater well-being at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Deborah draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment where the client’s own goals and values guide the work; this approach helps when someone needs acceptance and a collaborative space to explore personal concerns. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is effective for stress, anxiety, and many day-to-day challenges. For clients who have experienced trauma, Deborah incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deborah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals often combine techniques to match a client’s unique situation, and Deborah emphasizes that the choice of tools emerges from conversation and shared decision making.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints. These formats allow clients to access consistent support from a licensed therapist while fitting therapy into their daily lives, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions.