Dr. Deborah Gipple , LCMHC

Dr. Deborah Gipple welcomes each person who reaches out and acknowledges the courage it takes to begin a therapeutic journey. She understands counseling as a process of meeting individuals where they are emotionally and mentally, then accompanying them through periods of self-discovery and change. Her approach is supportive and strengths-focused - she helps clients navigate difficult stretches, affirms progress, and celebrates milestones along the way.

Dr. Gipple holds a Ph.D. in Mental Health Counseling, a doctoral degree in the field, and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina. She also maintains a sub-specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, and she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. Her counseling practice draws on Adlerian ideas, Solution-Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, and a traumagenic approach to help people process and resolve challenging experiences.

She has provided care for a wide range of concerns, including childhood abuse and trauma resolution, questions about alcohol use, codependency, grief and loss, adult ADD, stressful life transitions, verbal aggression and conflict resolution, decision making, parenting skills, difficult family environments, and communication difficulties. She has also assisted clients in addressing depression and anxiety that often accompany those issues. Her current availability is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with appointments beginning at 11:15 a.m. and sessions offered through 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. This schedule may vary if she must attend to an offline matter.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to emotional distress. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used to address anxiety, depression, and unhelpful coping strategies by teaching skills for managing symptoms and making concrete changes.

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing traumatic experiences in a way that reduces their ongoing impact. It includes approaches that help clients make sense of traumatic memories, regulate emotions, and rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment, which can be helpful for survivors of abuse and other traumatic events.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward preferred outcomes. It is useful for clients who want to build momentum quickly, tackle specific problems, or clarify goals during life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and is shaped collaboratively. Licensed professionals and therapists work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailor methods or combine approaches to fit the individual’s situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or mobility needs. For many people, remote options increase accessibility and support consistent engagement in therapy without sacrificing the therapeutic relationship.