Deborah J. Crocetti
Therapist
Approach to Therapy
Deborah has enjoyed helping individuals, couples, and families find new solutions to move through the complications of life, impacting generations while helping one person at a time. She uses a solution-focused brief therapy model in addition to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help people get their lives back on track and enjoy everyday living once again. She is passionate about her work and fascinated by the resilience of people. Specialties include Bipolar Disorder, anxiety, couples work, depression, trauma, and substance abuse.Experience
Deborah graduated from Lee University and started her career as an elementary teacher and was incredibly moved by the impact of family conflict on her students' ability to learn. This moved her to return to the classroom herself and complete her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Systems Therapy. She has worked in a multitude of clinical settings, including John's Hopkins in Baltimore, MD and as the Clinical Director of several substance abuse treatment facilities. Deborah is thrilled to be working once again with clients directly and assisting them to find more quality of life solutions to problems. She has special certification to work with First Responders and has been part of many crisis response teams on the ground for natural disasters and the crash site of domestic air disasters.Specialties
Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorders, Career Challenges, Compassion Fatigue, Coping with Life Changes, Depression, Family Conflicts, Grief & Loss, Military & First Responders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Challenges, Self Esteem and Confidence, Stress Management, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Trauma and Abuse, Women's HealthHobbies and Interests
When not working, Deborah enjoys singing jazz music with her spouse, baking, and spending time with her 13 grandchildren! She volunteers her time to assist with various projects, including the fight against human trafficking and family violence."Life is a journey we were not intended to walk alone. - Unknown"
