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Patricia DeBor, LPC

Calm, practical therapy focused on body and thought

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About Patricia

Patricia DeBor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 15 years of experience. She practices from Idaho and works with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, career concerns, and major life changes. Patricia draws on somatic awareness alongside talk-based methods to help people feel more grounded in their bodies and daily lives.

She brings experience from independent practice, military settings, and higher education. That background informs practical help for people facing first responder stress, veteran and armed forces issues, and hospice or end-of-life situations.

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Background and approach

She also supports people coping with process addictions, sexual assault or abuse, jealousy, and seasonal mood shifts. Patricia blends client-centered listening with cognitive tools and attachment-focused thinking. Sessions typically focus on uncovering what’s getting in the way, building skills, and testing small changes that feel doable.

She keeps the tone warm and direct so clients can move forward at their own pace. In therapy she works collaboratively to set clear goals and develop tools people can use between sessions. Practical strategies may include breathing and body-awareness exercises, thought-focused skills, and values-based decision making.

Patricia offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How somatic and talk therapies work online

Somatic-informed work helps people notice how stress and emotion show up in the body. In online sessions this might mean guided breathing, posture awareness, or simple movement cues to help clients feel more present. It can be helpful for trauma, anxiety, and stress when words alone don’t fully capture experience.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns. In a session the therapist and client talk about ways to feel safer in relationships and try new interaction habits. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and support, giving people space to set the pace and priorities for their healing.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means trying tools and adjusting the plan together rather than promising a single fixed path.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions remove the need for cameras, and live chat or text messaging give ongoing access between sessions. These options make it easier to fit consistent work into everyday life and try body-based and conversational techniques in a way that suits each person.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career challenges, and coping with life changes. She also works with related issues like first responder stress, veteran concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and process addictions.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
Her style is warm and client-centered, blending somatic awareness with cognitive and attachment-based techniques. Sessions focus on practical tools and body-based noticing to help people feel less stuck.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in independent practice, military settings, and higher education. That range informs support for career-related issues and military or first responder concerns.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, license ID LPC-3609, based in Idaho.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.