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Debra Halseth, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Debra is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Debra. View 187 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Debra is professional, courteous, caring and experienced. We have overcome many obstacles in my life over the 4+ years we’ve worked together.

Reviewed November 2024

Debra is an excellent therapist. She has helped me a great deal in addressing my depression, panic disorder and trauma issues. I have great respect for her professionalism and her compassion.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Debra

  • 21 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

To seek help is the first and often hardest step to address challenges, alleviate pain, and achieve positive change in one's life. I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 20 years experience in medical, mental health and community-based settings. I have worked in acute hospital units including trauma, surgical, heart/lung transplantation, neonatal, and rehabilitation. I also provided individual, group, and family counseling in a variety of settings including partial hospital programs for dually diagnosed individuals. In addition, I have conducted stress management seminars and provided public speaking on a variety of health-related topics.

My approach to counseling is solution focused, helping clients to identify realistic goals and strategies based on individual strengths. I only focus attention on past experiences to the extent that they may block progress now and in the future. I believe that any person can achieve significant change and improved quality of life, regardless of past experiences and circumstances.

I received both a Bachelor of Social Work in 1991 and Master of Science in Social Work in 1994 from the University of Texas at Arlington. I live in Houston, Texas with my husband, son, and daughter. I look forward to working as your partner to achieve the changes that you seek with counseling.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Self esteem Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Depression Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Multicultural concerns Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Debra Halseth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194059998.

  • LCSW · Texas · 19186 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Debra Halseth

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

187 reviews

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Debra is professional, courteous, caring and experienced. We have overcome many obstacles in my life over the 4+ years we’ve worked together.

Reviewed November 2024

Debra is an excellent therapist. She has helped me a great deal in addressing my depression, panic disorder and trauma issues. I have great respect for her professionalism and her compassion.

Reviewed November 2024

Debra is amazing and it is such a blessing to have her.

Reviewed November 2024

Debra is amazing and always k owes exactly what to say. I have grown to depend on her for constructive solutions within my family and I am ever grateful.

Reviewed November 2024

Debra has helped me to deal with my anxiety and depression. She has made so many helpful suggestions, and my mindset and my life are changing for the better.

Reviewed July 2024

Debra is so good, she's always great at checking on me even when I don't log in for a long period of time. It's good to have someone to talk to even when I don't need it and the responses are always helpful and reassuring. 100% recommend.

Reviewed November 2023

Debra is the absolute best.

Reviewed September 2023

Debra listens to my concern, offers helpful insight and ideas for growth. She is supportive and explains things in a way that I both understand and connect with. My life is more peaceful and my relationships are more meaningful since I've been working with her over the past year.

Reviewed July 2023

Debra is an amazing therapist. She has given me actual solutions to help me solve some of life’s messinesses. She encourages and listens to the things I am struggling with. It has been such a joy to work with her!

Reviewed June 2023

Debra is wonderful, kind, and has truly helped me in many ways.

Reviewed May 2023

Debra listens and offers valuable insight that has helped me grow and has improved my most important relationships. She guides me in looking at challenges with a new perspective. Her positive outlook and encouragement have helped me change my life in tangible ways and I am very thankful to be working with her.

Reviewed March 2023

Debra is a great listener and someone I feel comfortable with opening up to.

Reviewed January 2023

She’s the best. I look forward to our weekly session!

Reviewed January 2023

Very empathetic therapist, good listener.

Reviewed December 2022

Debra is wonderful, professional, thoughtful and thorough. She summarizes each of our sessions -which is really keeps me focused on my journey and the steps I need to take each day.

Reviewed November 2022

Debra has been supportive, encouraging and instrumental in helping me make positive changes in my life. Also, I accidentally marked “strongly disagree” instead of “strongly agree” about her getting back to me in a timely manner. She is always responsive.

Reviewed September 2022

Engaging

Reviewed September 2022

Debra was amazing! She helped me uncover and deal with things I had never even considered before. I feel so much more confident and able to express myself and my needs to others without feeling guilty.

Reviewed August 2022

Debra has been amazing and has done an amazing job at helping guide me to the right direction! I feel comfortable and at ease when speaking with her.

Reviewed August 2022

Thank you

Reviewed August 2022

She's completely awesome!!

Reviewed August 2022

Debra has been so supportive of me, as I work my way out of my depression. Every suggestion she has given me has been very effective and helpful. I recommend her highly.

Reviewed July 2022

always fast, friendly, and helpful.

Reviewed July 2022

Debra has helped me immeasurably. She really listens and offers encouragement and guidance that has changed my life for the better. She remembers things I tell her and asks about them and makes connections that I never would have understood on my own. I'm so happy to have found her.

Reviewed June 2022

She is amazing!

Reviewed May 2022

Debra asks great questions that really help to shed a light on my issues. She is very responsive and comforting to work with. She honors my feelings, no matter what they might be. I would recommend her to anyone I cared about.

Reviewed March 2022

She’s very helpful

Reviewed February 2022

Debra is very attentive and genuinely compassionate. She listens to understand you and is never pushy with her advice or recommendations. She kind of reminds me of a mama bear, only much sweeter and more polite. She's a kind and gentle soul with perspectives of the world that will make you take a step back and slow down. Highly recommend!

Reviewed February 2022

She is amazing! I typically don’t connect well with therapist but it was almost instantly with her. I’m so happy I found her and better health ❤️

Reviewed January 2022

Debra completely knows how to get you to express yourself and your issues, and find ways to work it out. She listens and understands the situations and provide simple feedback that gets you on the right track. She is very easy to talk to and nudges you in the right direction, even when you doubt yourself. She is caring and relates to most situation and understand the different perspective. I am really happy I got matched with Debra off the bat.

Reviewed January 2022

Debra is a very knowledgeable therapist. She explains things in a way that’s easy to understand and is very understanding and easy to talk to.

Reviewed January 2022

Debra is very attentive and always has great advice

Reviewed December 2021

Debra Halseth is a great therapist. She makes the session be a friendly conversation that helps me open up and go deeper into issues. She is very skillful at asking questions that make me pause and consider things better. She truly has become a benefit to my life.

Reviewed December 2021

Debra is an amazing therapist. I wasn’t sure how much therapy would help me with what I wanted to work through, but I immediately felt comforted by the sense that Debra cared and was there to help. I would recommend Debra to anyone. She gave me the tools and insight I needed to improve my relationships and interactions with others around me. It was also very easy to confide in Debra. Debra is caring, consistent, and responsive outside of sessions as well. I have really enjoyed my experience with her so far.

Reviewed November 2021

Debra has saved me so many times over the last year. Can’t recommend her more. Kind of don’t want to so she has more availability for me.

Reviewed November 2021

Great counselor

Reviewed September 2021

Debra is the best!

Reviewed August 2021

Appreciative for all the help!

Reviewed August 2021

I’ve only recently started working with Debra, but from our few short sessions I have been nothing but pleased. This is my first experience with counseling or therapy of any kind, and after speaking with Debra, my only regret is that I did not try it sooner. Although I am not trying to suggest I’ve had some sort of major transformation and/or breakthrough in the short time I’ve known Debra, I will say that the experience has far surpassed my expectations. She is someone with a true gift and natural caring ability that allows you to feel comfortable and optimistic about the future.

Reviewed August 2021

I first saw Debra 2 years ago after losing my brother. I stopped therapy but recently need some fine tuning. I am so glad that she is still available and I am able to have the same therapist after all this time. I’m excited to start where we left off!

Reviewed August 2021

Debra is simply the best therapist I have ever had. She is very skillful at asking questions that make me pause and consider new ways of navigating my life choices. She is so respectful of my feelings; I feel I can tell her anything. She is a truly gifted and trustworthy guide through life’s ups and downs.

Reviewed July 2021

Debra is an incredible empathetic listener. Each time we speak, she is able to take something that I have said and open my mind to a different perspective. We have moved from grief counseling to crisis prevention to personal improvement. She has been able to help me in every way mentally and helped save my marriage. Thank you Debra

Reviewed June 2021

Debra is fantastic. She is a good listener and really helps me think through different angles of my problems so I can make the best choice for me.

Reviewed June 2021

Debra has been a reliable therapist for over a year. Not overly “mushy” but most certainly empathetic. I have no desire to look elsewhere for a therapist and am very happy with BetterHelp and Debra.

Reviewed May 2021

Very responsive and helpful! Definitely would recommend.

Reviewed April 2021

Debra is so understanding and makes me feel so comfortable. She is also great at offering multiple suggestions on how to handle a situations. I never feel judged and I always feel safe talking to her. She’s made me feel better about myself and situations going on around me.

Reviewed March 2021

Debra is the absolute best! Can't recommend her enough!

Reviewed March 2021

Debra is fantastic. She pays attention to and acknowledges my concerns- our visits are so comfortable that it often feels like chitchat, but then I find that I end every session with great takeaways and things to work on. She’s been a huge support and her compassion and professionalism are best of the best!

Reviewed March 2021

Debra is the best therapist I have encountered in years of therapy. We are getting to the issues that truly matter to me. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to do the hard work of rooting out the causes of destructive and self-defeating behavior in their life.

Reviewed March 2021

Has been very patient and generally seems to care.

Reviewed March 2021

Debra is very sweet and incredibly supportive. She gives great advice and the worksheets she gives are really helpful. I worked with her a few years ago and I am so excited to work with her again.

Reviewed February 2021

Debra has been instrumental in my journey of self-discovery and life changes. She listens attentively and remembers things that I even forgot I told her! She’s amazing. Can’t recc her enough.

Reviewed January 2021

Debra is a wonderful, caring professional who has a tremendous interest in helping others. She is insightful, wise and can offer points of view that some of us miss. Debra is a good listener, a strong counselor, and will talks in a kind, but frank and honest manner. I have seen other counselors previously, but Debra’s demeanor and ability to see through my BS has made her invaluable to my progress.

Reviewed January 2021

I have been attending sessions with Debra for several months now. I have had a year full of challenges including my father’s passing, my grandmother’s passing and an existential career crisis spanning. 6-8 months. She has walked with me through every step of the way. She is always positive helping to feed a growth mindset. We try to get better weekly and she gives me the tools to do so. Could not be happier with Debra’s service and her professionalism. She asks great questions, is prepared for each conversation and truly engages with what I am saying and is able to dig levels deeper without feeling like she’s prying. Would recommend Debra to anyone.

Reviewed January 2021

I have recommended Debra to several friends. She's extremely compassionate, available and understanding and most of al supportive and encouraging m. She is experienced but also able to switch gears to suit the needs of her patients. For example I am in the medical field and had a hard time finding a counselor previously. Debra was a rare find.

Reviewed January 2021

I have not been in counseling since I was a young child, and I took the leap to do this since it better fits my schedule, and I am so glad I was matched with Debra. She helped me through what I considered the biggest challenge I've faced in motherhood so far, and she guided me through with reason and support. I don't know where I'd be if I had not signed up for this service. I love counseling from Debra and how supportive and helpful she is!

Reviewed December 2020

Debra helped me through a difficult transition 3 years ago and I got paired with her again. She has been wonderful in making me see all sides of an issue and challenged me to really analyze myself. She allows my thoughts to be valid and helps me problem solve through challenges I may get stuck on

Reviewed November 2020

I love Debra and highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2020

Debra is an excellent counselor. She asks great questions and has helped me to understand some of the causes of my anxiety.

Reviewed September 2020

She is a very good listener and makes me feel better.

Reviewed July 2020

Debra has been such an influential and amazing help. I've struggled with anxiety and depression for years and never quite knew how to handle it. I've learned so many skills and gained the tools and confidence I need to face challenges. 100%recommend

Reviewed July 2020

Debra has been the most essential part of my ongoing recovery from PTSD for years. I don’t only feel listened to but Debra has provided insight and advice that has helped me create healthier relationships, healthier coping mechanisms and an overall better approach to life. As a black, LGBT and third world individual it has been important for me that a therapist is able to provide the same support a more privileged person would be able to access easily. She has been able to provide that support without erasing those aspects of my life and has respected my difference.

Reviewed July 2020

Debra has now been my therapist for 5 months it eventually started as a monthly trial but her encouraging words and expertise won me over. Doing online therapy might seem a bit strange at first but now I can’t image doing anything else. I’d highly recommend Debra to anyone looking for a therapist right now.

Reviewed May 2020

Debra has helped me so much in finding new ways to cope with my anxiety and depression as well as work through issues I know I could never handle on my own. She's the best.

Reviewed May 2020

Debra has helped me so much. She made me realize that as a woman, I don’t have to take any type of verbal abuse. She has given me confidence!

Reviewed March 2020

Debra is so much more than I expected from this app! We chat almost everyday and the positive impact in my life has been amazing!

Reviewed February 2020

Great work on this new concept of having an accessibility to this kind of format to help in a busy lifestyle

Reviewed February 2020

Wonderful!

Reviewed February 2020

Debra is awesome! She is really great at listening and understanding me for who I am and helping me better myself for me. Her words of wisdom has guided me in the right direction.

Reviewed January 2020

I was nervous about doing online counseling but Debra has been great! From the beginning she really understood my problems and helped me get through them. It is easy to get along with Debra not only as your therapist but also as a friend.

Reviewed December 2019

Debra is fantastic!

Reviewed December 2019

Debra is so great and listens to what my needs are and responds quickly and accordingly to my issues. She gives worksheets for me to look at and also knows me well enough to know what helps and doesn’t help.

Reviewed November 2019

I was a little apprehensive about the format of BetterHelp, but intrigued too at the convenience of multiple options to connect with a counselor. I'm blown away by the ease of this platform and by how much Debra is able to convey empathy, compassion and true understanding of me so quickly. I feel in other sessions that time was rushed, counted, measured and I don't feel this way at all here. I'm able to actually explore the shallows and depths of life, and peel back the layers in my own time (even the scary parts) with a person who is so insightful and a fantastic guide. I feel myself finally gaining the tools I've been seeking and excited to see who I'll become. This was the best decision. I'm very thankful to Debra for her kindness and allowing me to share & be so open.

Reviewed November 2019

I returned to better help after a year because of my therapist. She seems like a friend and really helps me work through issues.

Reviewed November 2019

My first couple weeks with Debra has been life changing. I finally feel like I can get my life and thoughts organized for once. Her ability to recognize problems, suggest answers/solutions, and educate from a professional perspective helps me feel reassured and confident in my decision making skills. I love that Debra has an energetic attitude that isn't too overbearing, but just enough to make an introvert like me feel like she's actually interested and invested in my mental health journey. I'm very lucky to have found such an amazing counselor on my first try!

Reviewed November 2019

Debra, thank you for always following up and never being rude about my delayed responses. It is super helpful for me.

Reviewed November 2019

Debra has helped me understand myself better and grow my emotional health in ways I could not begin to imagine. Her guidance has helped me though many challenges and I have more tools to navigate life with thanks to her compassionate and forthright advice and insights.

Reviewed September 2019

Debra has been very helpful. This method of engaging with a counselor works for my busy schedule. I still find it hard to schedule time but that’s on me. Debra has been very accommodating.

Reviewed September 2019

Debra is amazing. I was skeptical about doing video counseling but now I honestly hope I can continue working with Debra. I feel safe and able to truly work on me. Thanks, Debra!

Reviewed September 2019

Debra is extremely attentive when it comes validation I need during difficult times and providing me with tools that help me be a more responsible and functional person. She’s very empathetic and quick to respond with thorough and thoughtful responses to my messages.

Reviewed September 2019

Debra is a true gem. She is very good at helping me to get to the heart of my issues and helps me find solutions that work with where I am at and that get me to where I want to be.

Reviewed August 2019

Debra is helpful and encouraging! She works around my schedule.

Reviewed July 2019

Debra has been wonderful and always offers feedback and I am always grateful for her experience and guidance.

Reviewed July 2019

She’s awesome

Reviewed July 2019

Debra is an amazing counselor! She is very patient, understanding and has helpful advice and reminders. I would recommend her to everyone!

Reviewed June 2019

Debra is great. She responds very quickly and really seems to put a lot of thought into what she says to me.

Reviewed June 2019

Debra is an excellent counselor. I feel very good after every session I have with her. She has helped me a lot during our conversations and I have been feeling very good thanks to her and her advices. I totally recommend her. She is a very nice woman, she listens to you and is very sympathetic with your problems.

Reviewed May 2019

Debra is kind and engaged. She has never seemed to mind my long rambles and has gave me the confirmation that I needed to let go circumstances that have ate at me for far too long. I am a stay at home mom and she seems to really understand how trialing it can be mentally and emotionally without judgment.

Reviewed May 2019

Debra is an excellent therapist. I appreciate her approach. She has a unique ability to be encouraging while still being very real with me and not babying me. Highly recommend her to anyone seeking help!

Reviewed April 2019

Debra is very understanding and has helped me work through a variety of issues. She has helped me take my mental health into my own hands and when I feel lost she has helped me through. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help handling tough situations.

Reviewed April 2019

Debra is an amazing counselor who is honest, caring and gives you great life tools to help you move forward in your situation you are struggling with. She responds very quickly and is very compassionate but honest in her assessments of your situation. Debra has been a God send to me ♡

Reviewed April 2019

Debra is amazingly empathetic and is great at listening to my concerns and laying out achievable steps towards my goals. She has contributed to my life greatly in the past 1.5 years of counseling, through many trials, tribulations, and epiphanies. I consider her a friend whose advice I rely on, and would recommend her counseling to everyone I know.

Reviewed March 2019

Debra is a patient and compassionate counselor. She meets you where you’re at, listens and reflects what she hears, and encourages you to make positive changes to your outlook and your actions. Her recommendations are always grounded in your experience and according to your goals. For me she was like a very gracious friend who wasn’t there to give heavy-handed advice but just to listen with genuine couriosity and care, and to point me towards helpful resources that aligned with my needs and goals.

Reviewed March 2019

Debra has been nothing but amazing. She makes a point of checking up on me, and never forgets the details of my situation. I feel comfortable talking with her and it gives me peace to have someone that I know is always there to listen and be objective.

Reviewed February 2019

When I signed on with BetterHelp, I was in serious need of a good therapist, but needed something that worked with a very low cost of entry. Getting matched with Debra was a real stroke of good fortune. She's at once professional and knowledgeable, relaxed and friendly. In addition to their training and understanding of mental health issues, it was important to me that I found a counselor who was fully supportive of my beliefs and identity. Debra has been a perfect fit in that regard, even better than I hoped; her approach and strategies match perfectly with my way of thinking, and even reflect many resources I've consulted on my own. Her communication style is similar to my own, familiar and appropriately casual, yet intelligent and thoughtful. She asks insightful questions, makes suggestions to help me find answers on my own, and is positive and encouraging when I make progress or have good news to share. I hope to continue working with Debra for a long time to come - it was difficult for me to take on counseling, and I very much needed it to be a strongly positive experience. It certainly has been what I was looking for, and I can't say enough how grateful I am.

Reviewed February 2019

In these situations you want someone who will listen and respond attentively. Debra does that and makes you feel that this is a safe place to Express your concerns. I know I would recommend her to someone who I felt needed help.

Reviewed February 2019

Debra is a great listener who is objective, caring, and insightful as well perceptive. She is direct in a gentle way and asks questions that have helped me process , discover, and move forward. Debra offers materials to supplement the issue we are dealing with, that have been very helpful. Debra checks in with me in writing when we have not met in while and always seems to express to me what I need to hear at the moment. She is genuine, professional, caring, understanding, and positive. I have grown in my journey of self understanding so much since I have started with her. She truly cares and her goal is for her clients to grow and move positively forward, and it is obvious in her counseling methods. Thank you, Debra!

Reviewed February 2019

My counseling experience with Debra has given me strength, hope and courage at a difficult time. I appreciate her more than I can say and don’t know what I would have coped without her help. Thanks for all the sunshine!

Reviewed January 2019

Debra is extremely supportive and responsive. She has helped me so much this past year.

Reviewed December 2018

Debra has been a wonderful person for me to communicate with. She is perfectly matched for me. I look so forward to her replies and can’t wait to hear from her each time we communicate.

Reviewed December 2018

Debra is very sweet and supportive. I feel like she really encourages me and recognizes my progress no matter how big or small.

Reviewed November 2018

Debra really understands my concerns. I feel comfortable opening up to her. She is prompt with her responses and has good questions that help me understand myself better.

Reviewed November 2018

Debra is very knowledgeable and caring. She takes time to check in with me if she hasn't heard from me in a couple days. I feel that she listens to me and genuinely cares about helping me reach my goals.

Reviewed November 2018

One of the many things about Debra that I appreciate is that she responds quickly but with substance. She actually takes the time to read my comments and sends me messages back with lots of detail. It doesn't feel rushed. I had a really rough and busy week and half and she checked in on me twice. I am glad that we were matched up.

Reviewed November 2018

She's awesome! Always leaves me on "positive mode" :)

Reviewed November 2018

Debra was extremely helpful. She had great insight, she is easy to talk to and she has provided great resources as well. I have enjoyed working with her.

Reviewed November 2018

She's been wonderful!

Reviewed November 2018

Debra has done a great job providing me with the support needed to learn more about my issues and ways to address them.

Reviewed November 2018

I can't say enough about how much Debra has helped me and how much I appreciate her compassionate and thoughtful counseling messages. Debra really cares about my well-being and giving me the tools I need to create an emotionally stable and satisfying life. I am so grateful to have found her through BetterHelp.

Reviewed August 2018

Debra is amazing. She is very responsive and encouraging.

Reviewed July 2018

Debra, thank you SO much for your help.

Reviewed July 2018

I can positively say Debra has helped me through a huge bump in my relationship; as well as my anxiety and anger issues. I came on here hoping to find someone who would be understanding and caring but still be realistic and take what I wanted into focus. I’ve talked to many people who just simply say to leave a situation that I want to fix. Debra hasn’t told me once that I should just hit the road; she’s helped me narrow down the issues at hand and try to find a solution that will work long term. I appreciate her being there for me as if she was a friend and not just “doing a job”. She has always been there asking the questions, that I never thought of asking, to help us get to a solution faster. I highly recommend her to anyone going through the bumps of life. Lastly, I would like to thank Debra. Our conversations have helped me change my perspective on my relationship and I’m sure it’s for the better.

Reviewed July 2018

Debra is extremely easy to talk to and she really cares about you as a person. She wants you to break through whatever is holding you back and what you are struggling with. She gives great practical advise and she really supports you. The activities and worksheets are helpful.

Reviewed July 2018

Debra is a wonderful therapist! She listens to you, checks in with you, really knows what you need help with even when you don’t know it! She’s supportive and validating and I’m so glad I found her on this platform!

Reviewed May 2018

She’s great! I’ve only talked to her for a short amount of time and she’s already helped a lot. She’s very sweet, and very understanding.

Reviewed April 2018

Debra is very caring. She listens and gives great advice. I know that when I’m struggling, I can leave a message and she will get back to me quickly. Her schedules are flexible and she has been able to fit me it when she can. She is amazing and I enjoy talking with her.

Reviewed April 2018

I appreciate Debra and she has been so helpful.

Reviewed April 2018

Does a wonderful job listening.

Reviewed April 2018

I have had a couple of counselors. Debra has been different because I feel that we hit the ground running. After the first session she was already placing solutions into practice. She is fair and balanced and has a way of understanding and listening that makes one feel safe, appreciated and validated. Up to date she is my favorite and come highly recommended.

Reviewed April 2018

I have only been working with her for a short time, but she clearly understands what I am telling her, even as fragmented as I am. I have been recommending her and the site to others who just do not have the time for sit down visits.

Reviewed March 2018

Debra has been an absolute godsend for me. I’ve always thought of myself as not needing therapy, mostly because I always felt that my stuff was so petty and not worth spending money on a therapist, but I decided to try it and Debra makes me feel like even my smallest and most trivial concerns are important and worthy of her time and expertise. In just two short weeks she has made me feel infinitely better. Thank you, Debra!!

Reviewed February 2018

Deborah listens carefully and focuses on solutions. She has helped me solve some important problems. I highly value her counseling skills.

Reviewed February 2018

Debra has been amazing. She’s really helped me decipher my thoughts and patterns to find the answers I need and the questions I’ve always needed to ask. She relates with me on a personal level and shares articles with me that are relevant to my situations that let me know that she gets my perspective. It’s a wonderful experience.

Reviewed February 2018

She does a good job at listening to the problems and assisting with coming up with solutions.

Reviewed February 2018

Debra has been understanding, thorough, insightful, but most importantly, she has validated a lot of my feelings while providing realistic solutions. She is truly awesome!!

Reviewed January 2018

Very kind and easy to work with!

Reviewed January 2018

I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder last year after having several personal unpleasant situations in my life that I guess just finally pushed me to the point of anxiety. After a year of just forcing myself to get through a day day after day I finally went back to my primary doctor. He had suggested counseling. I managed to come across the BetterHelp app and decided, “let’s just give this a try”. After answering all the questions they put me with Debra. I was very nervous on that first call with her, but after I hung up the phone I literally had a huge smile on my face and said, “she’s awesome!” My favorite thing about talking to her is that you don’t feel like your getting a psych evaluation. Talking with Debra feels more like your catching up with a friend and getting great advice and guidance! I’m so thankful for BetterHelp and for Debra. She’s encouraging and applauds your accomplishments no matter how big or small! If you’re on the fence about counseling with BetterHelp take a chance. I’m beyond thankful I did!! Debra I’m so thankful that you’re in my life and a key component to me getting back the me I use to be.

Reviewed December 2017

She was super sweet and helped me feel comfortable about my divorce, something I wasn't even planning on doing when I started, but began to understand it was needed. She helped me build my confidence.

Reviewed November 2017

Debra has a strong ability to draw out questions and find what the current issue is. She does a great job of responding to the impactful thoughts and ideas.

Reviewed November 2017

I have only been talking to Debra for a couple of weeks and I think she is wonderful! Already, I am making progress and I love her input and the worksheets she sends me.

Reviewed November 2017

Debra knows her stuff. She offers advice that's aimed directly at the issues I'm struggling with. When I didn't respond to a message, she checked in on me and that was so comforting & much appreciated.

Reviewed November 2017

Debra has supported me and my wife through my counseling. She's offered opinions and insights, but mostly listened well.

Reviewed November 2017

Debra is extremely sensitive and respectful of my specific issues and needs. She has reached out to me to check on me if she hasn't heard from me in a while. This really means a lot to me. To have someone ask how you are and know that they really want to hear the answer.

Reviewed November 2017

She has been really helpful. I can tell that she is engaged and actually keeps track of my progress and where I am in my life. She’s really affirming, but she’s honest and I feel comfortable saying anything and everything on my mind with her without experiencing any judgement.

Reviewed November 2017

So far, I haven't worked with Debra very long, but she seems well educated, thoughtful, and encouraging. I'm enjoying this experience of one-on-one advice very much.

Reviewed November 2017

Debra has helped me through some of the toughest times.

Reviewed November 2017

Debra is a caring, one of a kind individual. She is hands down the best counselor I have ever had. Even when I’m at my lowest and can’t find the energy to talk to anyone, Debra will send a text just to let me know she’s still here for me. Having someone in your corner who truly cares is amazing.

Reviewed November 2017

I think it's great to talk to someone "outside" of my world about personal problems like not being able to control anger and having panic attacks. I was always told to "breathe deep" but I never knew there were actual breathing exercises for that. The breathing exercises work!! Just have to remember to use them!!

Reviewed September 2017

Debra is hands down the BEST. I've been to numerous counselors in my life but Debra has my upmost respect. Thanks for opening my eyes to see the truth.

Reviewed September 2017

Debra has been so helpful to me in dealing with grief and changes in my life. She has provided me with tools for feeling more equipped to deal with every day life and emotional struggles I've been experiencing. I'd recommend her.

Reviewed September 2017

Kind.

Reviewed August 2017

She is the best and is good for any type of situation.

Reviewed August 2017

Debra honed right in on what was going on with me and helped sort out the things that were overwhelming me. She checked in on me, provided me with purposeful exercises and things to think about. She was a great resource when I needed it the most!

Reviewed July 2017

I believe that communicating my concerns to Debra Halseth has helped me to do a very important "life review". This process has enabled me to overcome a mild depression caused by adjusting to living alone after moving to a new home back in my home town. Debra's professional feedback has also helped me to resolve some issues with my grown sons, to reach out to find support in social groups, and to make progress in several projects which I have set for myself. I've recommended BetterHelp.com to some of my family members when they have also needed some assistance with successfully getting through occasional "roadblocks" in their lives. I think BetterHelp.com is a great service that is very useful in today's busy environment where finding time to seek counseling is often difficult and expensive. I hope it continues to be available to the public.

Reviewed July 2017

Debra Halseth keeps an open mind and doesn't judge me. She is very helpful with advice she shares with me.

Reviewed June 2017

Debra has been very encouraging for me and very understanding. I look forward to working with her more!

Reviewed May 2017

Debra is an excellent counselor to have. Professional, attentive, and kind.

Reviewed May 2017

After doing this for several months, this is my favorite form of therapy. It feels more relaxed and I am able to reread the conversation at a later time as a reminder. Before I would almost forget immediately what was said because I was often very nervous. This is experience with Debra is more than I expected.

Reviewed May 2017

Christine is very helpful.

Reviewed May 2017

Debra is the perfect therapist for me. She is compassionate, kind, and very thoughtful in her replies. I knew from the first message she sent back that she was going to take the time to truly understand me. She is not afraid to push me, which I need. She asks challenging and direct questions that make me think and dig into my issues. The combination of compassion, understanding, and her ability to challenge is what makes her so wonderful at her job. I highly recommend Debra to anyone in need of counseling.

Reviewed May 2017

She has been 100% honest in a way- That's caring but also eye opening.

Reviewed May 2017

Debra is great to talk with. She has good questions and helps me move in the right direction each chat.

Reviewed April 2017

When I signed up I went through one other counselor but I didn't feel like i was getting anything out of it. I decided to give it another try and switch counselors and i was thankfully matched up with Debra. I have been talking with Debra for a few months now and I truly feel like I have improved in how I deal with my anxiety. She has brought on so much clarity in what causes my anxiety and how to deal with it when it does present itself. Even if there's not much going on she is still a great listener and will just make you feel like you have someone to talk to.

Reviewed April 2017

Debra helps me break down my underlying issues and is encouraging always!

Reviewed April 2017

Debra is very warm and kind and although I word vomited a ton of things that were going wrong she was there and able to help point out the one thing that I need to focus on "fixing" the most.

Reviewed April 2017

Debra is an outstanding counselor. She has turned my life from having someone I loved and when that person hurt me so badly and took everything from me. Debra got me all the right tools to help mm email out. Our conversation were the bet I ever had. From the beginning I really didn't think I needed a counselor. But over a short amount of time Debra showed me a life I only dreamed of having. Thank you very much Debra. I'm so looking forward in your helping me step into a guy I've wanted a long time ago. And with the help of Debra I longer have that feeling like I need someone in my life. Thank you to Debra Haleth.

Reviewed April 2017

She is amazing. She isn't going to just give you advice but helps you walk through the steps to work through your problems or situations. She responds in a decent time when you write to her. She has been a great help to me.

Reviewed March 2017

Debra has helped me see my potential and feel confident to leave a very toxic and emotionally abusive relationship. She was rational, not biased, and helped me see both sides of the relationship. This helped me understand and overcome the initial and overall sadness that I was experiencing.

Reviewed March 2017

Debra is very thorough in paying attention to what you're saying. She encourages you to focus on particular things you point out that feel like good growth points. I'm speaking to her about my romantic relationship and she does a wonderful job of being an unbiased third party with what I'm telling her. Thanks Debra!

Reviewed March 2017

I think Debra Halseth is a fine counselor. She reads my messages with considerable thought. She responds promptly and provides excellent feedback that is illuminating. She is helping me to understand what may be the sources of my current malaise. I appreciate her efforts and analysis very much. I believe writing to her has already contributed to my improved attitude.

Reviewed March 2017

She's kind, thoughtful, and insightful. Debra gives me great feedback and never judges my thoughts. She takes time to give a good and meaningful response.

Reviewed March 2017

I really appreciated Debra's thoughtful, objective perspective. She brought a sense of reason and perspective to the issues I was facing. In addition, she was extremely responsive and thorough with her reply. I feel that her strengths as a therapist shone most strongly with our interaction over the telephone, where she helped counsel my husband and I through a conversation. Her perspective and gentle guidance for both of us gave us a constructive and honest path forward. I would most highly recommend Debra to anyone dealing with personal or family issues.

Reviewed March 2017

She is an amazing therapist. I'm really glad I was set up her

Reviewed March 2017

Great communicator; listens well; has wonderful suggestions

Reviewed February 2017

She has been so encouraging and understanding. Without her I may have stayed a nervous wreck even after the holidays ended.

Reviewed February 2017

I was matched with two other counselors before Debra Halseth. She was the first counselor that I thought would work out for me, and the first one I actually talked to. Today was our third session. Debra is a good listener with a lot of compassion. She has made some very excellent recommendations and I appreciate her guidance. Highly recommend. Keep searching until you find the right fit for you.

Reviewed January 2017

Very insightful!

Reviewed January 2017

Debra is extremely helpful and really puts care and a lot of thought into her responses. I've been to a lot of face-to-face therapy sessions but none of them were as helpful as Ms. Halseth. Would definitely recommend her!

Reviewed January 2017

She's amazing! I can write about anything and everything.

Reviewed January 2017

Debra has been a great help to me, she really listens to me and is always there when I need her.

Reviewed January 2017

I have had such a great experience with my counselor Debra Halseth. I was going through a tough breakup and she was very helpful by asking me very reflective questions that made me feel more confident about the decisions I was making. I felt like she was never judging me and I could be 100% open with her. I am so glad that I sought out help in this stressful time in my life. Debra- I appreciate your feedback. It gave me clarity.

Reviewed January 2017

Debra has done a great job of listening to me and helping me through some really tough times. I'm so very thankful for her!

Reviewed December 2016

Debra has been nothing but helpful in helping me work through my issues as well as identifying triggers for others I've had recently. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2016

I came seeking help with a particular situation and wound up finding methods of dealing and healing for various issues I have been carrying over the years- including the initial problem. I am very grateful to have made such a positive connect. I have a renewed sense of self-awareness, and a positive charge towards my life. I'm very grateful.

Reviewed November 2016

Debra has been very understanding of a difficult situation and has been a good listening ear. I am gaining strength through her counseling and feel like I have someone to talk to who cares.

Reviewed November 2016

Debra is amazing first off. She knows the right ways to take the conversation and the right words to say to make things better. I couldn't have asked for a better or more experience counselor. Debra understands where you are coming from and is sentimental to my feelings. BEST COUNSELOR EVER!!!

Reviewed November 2016

I thank God every day that I was referred to BetterHelp.com and specifically Debra Halseth. She is a wonderful human being, and a very caring and supportive therapist. She has helped me so much, there is no way to accurately convey how she has helped me change my life for the better. I don't know where I would be right now without her help, her wisdom, her insight, her knowledge, her caring. I am very grateful to her for spending so much time helping me climb up out of the hole I have been in for so long. A heartfelt THANK YOU to you, Debra!

Reviewed November 2016

She's been a great help. Very attentive and she helps me realize some problems I have and then works with me on how to resolve them.

Reviewed November 2016

Debra has been a great counselor for me and has really helped me map my personal issues and helped me tackle each and every one of them one at a time!

Reviewed November 2016

Debra is a patient counselor with great listening skills and thoughtful recommendations for helping to work through issues and resolve problems. I am very fortunate to be working with such a great professional during a difficult period of transition in my life. Thank you Debra.

Reviewed September 2016

I came to BetterHelp in a desperate moment in my life, hoping to find some kind of guidance to take me out of the hole I was in. I wasn't completely convinced that I would come away from betterhelp any wiser or less lost. But happily, I have come away with knowledge that has improved my situation quite a bit. Debra is a wonderful person; I wish I knew her in person. She is so gentle and wise, I don't know what character traits are better than those. She is also so very dedicated, I have to say that I was honestly surprised by that. I just didn't expect her responses to be so quick and at the same time, so carefully analytical. Her responses were far from generic, they were so well thought out and insightful. I also appreciate the questions that Debra asks me, which ultimately have led me to ask important questions of myself that only lead to awareness and self-improvement.

Reviewed August 2016

Debra has been absolutely wonderful and has helped give me a lot of insight into my current situation. She responds with a very caring approach, but is not afraid to challenge me and ask me questions that get me thinking and digging deep into the roots of my problems.

Reviewed August 2016

Debra really seems to be a wonderfully caring therapist. Whenever I write to her I've been rather amazed at how quickly she responds. Being able to talk to her as much or as little as I want is a definite plus over traditional therapy.

Reviewed June 2016

Online counseling with Debra Halseth has been very beneficial to my well being. I'm going through hard times and needed someone to give me some support. She has answered every time I have messaged her.

Reviewed June 2016

She has been great to talk to. I feel listened to and she has the expertise I need to get better.

Reviewed June 2016

She is wonderful.

Reviewed February 2016

It has only been three days since I started my counseling with Debra and it gives me so much relief everytime she responds. I wish I would've known about this along time ago but, I'm looking forward to getting through this process with the help of my wonderful counselor. Thank you so much Debra.

Reviewed November 2015

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Frequently asked questions

Does Debra Halseth offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Debra Halseth works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Debra Halseth speak?

Debra Halseth speaks English.

How many years of experience does Debra Halseth have?

Debra Halseth has 21 years of experience.

Where is Debra Halseth licensed to practice?

Debra Halseth is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Debra Halseth accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Debra Halseth does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Debra Halseth offer?

Debra Halseth offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Debra Halseth?

Debra Halseth can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

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