- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Debra
Debra Konecni is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and common mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms. She also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy-related issues, substance concerns, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and body image.
Her approach includes Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of the methods she uses to address patterns of interaction and painful emotions. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients name feelings, shift unhelpful thoughts, and try small behavior changes. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing appear in her toolkit for building awareness and motivation.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She helps people talk through what is most pressing, identify small steps, and practice skills between meetings. Debra frames treatment around respect and sensitivity, adjusting the pace to a person’s comfort level.
She has experience assisting people coping with life transitions, setting boundaries, and addressing addictions or eating and sleeping problems. Her work also touches on attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, codependency, and other related issues.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are used to connect with her and set initial goals.
How EFT and related approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name hard-to-reach feelings and notice how those feelings shape interactions. It can be useful when patterns of hurt or disconnection keep repeating and when people want clearer emotional access. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation that centers the person’s experience and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce distress.Finding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the method based on how well it supports those goals. Decisions about which mix of EFT, CBT or client-centered work to use come from those conversations.
The original biography does not state which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work on emotions and behavior from wherever they are, while tailoring session length and focus to what works in everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues among other concerns.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
She lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as approaches she uses in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a clinician in Arizona.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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