Debra Arseneaux, LPC
Licensed counselor specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and depression
- Coaching and life changes
About Debra Arseneaux
Debra Arseneaux is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 21 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life transitions, trauma, and relationship challenges. As an owner of a private practice and an executive coach, she developed a broad clinical skill set to serve diverse clients and to support associates when specialized care was needed. She draws on training across multiple modalities to address issues such as PTSD, sexual abuse recovery, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction, personality and mood disorders, eating disorders, sexual issues, intimacy concerns, and parenting difficulties.
Debra blends reactive therapy, for recovery and symptom relief, with proactive coaching to help clients pursue goals and meaningful change. She typically works from a brief therapy model while remaining open to extending treatment when additional needs arise. Her approach includes evidence-informed strategies aimed at building coping skills, improving communication, and restoring a sense of direction after feeling stuck. She considers it a professional honor to support people through difficult seasons and to offer tools that promote transformation and renewed wellbeing. Debra provides services in English and works with international clients as appropriate. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Debra blends reactive therapy, for recovery and symptom relief, with proactive coaching to help clients pursue goals and meaningful change. She typically works from a brief therapy model while remaining open to extending treatment when additional needs arise. Her approach includes evidence-informed strategies aimed at building coping skills, improving communication, and restoring a sense of direction after feeling stuck. She considers it a professional honor to support people through difficult seasons and to offer tools that promote transformation and renewed wellbeing. Debra provides services in English and works with international clients as appropriate. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Debra Arseneaux have?
Debra Arseneaux has 21 years of experience.
Is Debra Arseneaux a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details: MI LPC 6401009011, TX LPC 80762.
In which languages does Debra Arseneaux provide therapy?
Debra provides therapy in English.
Where is Debra Arseneaux located?
Debra is located in Texas.
How can I work with Debra Arseneaux as my therapist?
You can work with Debra through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Debra Arseneaux work with international clients?
Yes, Debra works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Debra Arseneaux cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Debra uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters most while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also applies Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns affect current connections, which can help with intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and family or couple dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another key part of her toolkit, offering practical techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors linked to mood, stress, and coping challenges.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Debra collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy stays focused and relevant to each person's life.
Online therapy with Debra is designed for flexibility and accessibility. Clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to fit sessions into busy schedules or to access care from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats, and choose what feels most comfortable for each stage of the therapeutic journey.