A few thoughts that underlie my approach:
I believe change is always possible - if you are willing to work at it.
I believe we can learn to have control over our internal experience.
I believe in patience - with others - and most importantly ourselves.
I believe in boundaries and learning how and when to say “yes” and “no.”
I believe in understanding and defining your values in order to create the life you want.
I believe in staying flexible when working with humans.
Meet Debra Ayer, LCSW
I am educated as a Social Worker from the University of Utah and have my License in Clinical Social Work. Over the course of my career, I have worked in various roles within human services including mental health counseling, advocacy and program development. My clinical training and experience is diverse and includes crisis counseling for victims of assault, dual-diagnosis substance abuse treatment within residential and outpatient settings for men, women and First Responders, inpatient behavioral health stabilization, clinical and social support for cancer patients and their families as well as extensive individual, group and couples counseling.
I have extensive training in complex trauma and PTSD, and am a Certified EMDR therapist. I utilize a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach with all clients. My professional history includes work for organizations such as Journey Healing Centers, the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Peace House, House of Hope and Jordan Valley Medical Center. In 2016, I began accepting clients in private practice.
I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the EMDR International Association. I offer both in-person and HIPAA compliant on-line teletherapy sessions.
Get in touch with me today to see how I can help.
