Deborah is a licensed clinical social worker, board-certified (LCSW, BCD), a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist (CSOTS), a certified Post Traumatic Disorder Specialist (PTSDS), and a trauma specialist. Deborah has worked with children, adults, couples, and families for over 28 years in private practice, the school system, county clinics, and facilities for the chronically mentally ill. Currently, she is the CEO and clinical director of a large therapeutic foster care/mental health agency in the Northern Virginia area. She is presently in the dissertation phase of her EdD in Community Care and Counseling with a Trauma Cognate. Deborah is especially fond of working with couples and helping them overcome marital and communication issues.