

I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and the majority of my background comes from working in public health and child protective services. I am passionate about providing care that is both clinically effective and deeply human. My work is rooted in an evidence based approach, which means I rely on proven treatments, research and best practices to guide care.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University. I've been Licensed in Colorado since 2004 and have worked at community mental health centers, hospitals and in private practice. I have done additional training in the areas of EMDR, sex therapy, Jungian therapy, IFS and transpersonal therapy.
I work primarily with adults experiencing substance use, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with 9 years of experience in private practice, inpatient substance use clinics, and community based mental health centers.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who believes in the infinite capacity of humans to move through and beyond experiences that have brought us down. I bring my real self to the therapy space. I'm a therapist who personally understands the struggle. My clients work with me because they want somebody authentic and down to earth.
I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of Colorado (LPC License # LPC. 0012882). I have been practicing psychotherapy since beginning my Master of Clinical Counseling program in 2010, at the University of Northern Colorado. Since graduating in 2012 with my Master in clinical counseling and school counseling, I have worked with individuals suffering from a wide range of psychological diagnoses, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, anxiety, as well as issues related to domestic violence, substance abuse, separation from loved ones and dislocation. My work experience includes working for several years as an outpatient psychotherapist in a well-known and established community mental health organization. In addition, I am trained and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which has been extensively researched and proven to effectively help clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression and other distressing life experiences. Specializing in the assessment of trauma-related symptoms and the impact on client’s day-to-day psychological, occupational & interpersonal functioning.
Greetings, I'm Debbie Palmer Thomas, a clinical social worker from Colorado. My approach to counseling is both welcoming and engaging. I uphold the values of respect, understanding, and kindness in every interaction. I firmly believe that everyone possesses inherent strengths, and with a sprinkle of hope, resilience is within reach for all. When you're prepared to make that leap, know that I stand by your side, ready to uplift and guide you.
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing or have experienced depression, anxiety, anger, grief/loss, relationship conflicts, addictions, gender/identity concerns, lack of motivation, abuse and trauma, life transitions and men’s mental health concerns. In addition, I have worked closely with the LGBTQ+ population. Prior to working in the private practice setting, I have 14 years of experience as a teacher and counselor in the public schools of New Jersey, Texas and Colorado.
I see my job as helping folks examine why we beat ourselves and others up emotionally, and how to do something different. Together, we’ll work on figuring out what matters most to you and navigating toward it. If you value straight-forwardness, humor, geeky metaphors, and having someone sit with you in the discomfort, we are probably a good match.


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