Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Texas
With over two decades of experience in mental health counseling, I specialize in addressing complex issues including relationship recovery, addiction impacts, and trauma treatment. My practice integrates evidence-based methodologies like EMDR therapy to help clients process distressing experiences and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Certified as a Sex Addiction Therapist and trained in treating adult enmeshment patterns, I provide compassionate care for individuals navigating substance use challenges, compulsive behaviors, and interpersonal crises. My approach combines clinical expertise with personalized strategies to restore emotional well-being and strengthen relational connections.Through telehealth services available across Texas, I offer accessible support for clients seeking to overcome life's most challenging circumstances. My professional journey spans diverse settings including inpatient treatment facilities, community counseling agencies, and educational crisis intervention programs. By maintaining active certifications with leading trauma and addiction institutes, I ensure my practice remains at the forefront of therapeutic innovation while prioritizing client confidentiality and treatment effectiveness.
Services
Relationship Counseling
Addiction Recovery
Trauma Therapy
EMDR Treatment
Telehealth Sessions
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of clinical experience across multiple treatment settings
- Specialized certifications in trauma and addiction recovery therapies
- Proven success with EMDR treatment for complex psychological distress
- Telehealth services accessible to all Texas residents
- Personalized approach combining compassion with clinical expertise
Associations and certifications
- International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals
- Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists
- American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy
- EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
Services
Telehealth Sessions
Secure virtual counseling sessions conducted through encrypted video conferencing platforms. Available to Texas residents for relationship counseling, addiction recovery, and trauma treatment. Utilizes HIPAA-compliant technology for convenient access to mental health services from any location with internet connectivity.
EMDR Treatment
Specialized eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy for trauma recovery. Proven effective for PTSD, anxiety disorders, and distressing life experiences. Helps clients process traumatic memories and develop healthier coping mechanisms through structured eight-phase treatment approach.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive treatment programs for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. Includes specialized support for sex/porn addiction, co-occurring disorders, and family members affected by addiction. Combines evidence-based therapies with personalized recovery planning for sustained sobriety.
Relationship Counseling
Therapeutic interventions for improving interpersonal relationships and addressing intimacy issues. Specializes in treating couples affected by addiction, infidelity, and communication breakdowns. Focuses on rebuilding trust, enhancing emotional connection, and developing healthy relationship patterns.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma-related conditions including PTSD, anxiety disorders, and complex trauma. Utilizes integrative therapeutic approaches to address symptoms like flashbacks, hypervigilance, and emotional dysregulation. Helps clients regain control over traumatic memories and improve daily functioning.
People
Debra Dian Larsen Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
20+ year experienced mental health counselor specializing in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and relationship therapy. Certified in EMDR and sex addiction treatment, with expertise in telehealth counseling for Texas residents.
Questions
Do you offer telehealth services outside Texas?
Currently, telehealth appointments are only available for Texas residents due to licensing restrictions.
What mental health issues do you specialize in?
Specializing in relationship recovery, trauma treatment (including EMDR), and addiction counseling for individuals and families.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
All telehealth and in-person sessions maintain strict confidentiality with secure, HIPAA-compliant communication platforms.
What payment methods are accepted?
Accepts major credit cards, HSA/FSA cards, checks, cash, and PayPal for all counseling services.
Do you accept insurance?
As an out-of-network provider, I provide documentation for clients to seek partial reimbursement from their insurance carriers.
How effective is online therapy?
Research shows telehealth therapy achieves comparable outcomes to in-person sessions while offering greater accessibility and convenience.
