Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychologist in Fort Worth, TX
As a licensed clinical psychologist with over three decades of experience, I specialize in providing evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, women, and the LGBT community. My practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and systemic approaches to address stress, trauma, and life transitions while emphasizing multicultural competence. I hold advanced certifications in Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma and maintain active memberships in professional organizations like the American Psychological Association's Division 44 and WPATH.My therapeutic model prioritizes client autonomy, particularly for adolescents, through strict confidentiality protocols and collaborative goal-setting. I have served on leadership teams at institutions like Tarrant County Mental Health and Early Childhood Intervention, and I currently offer telehealth services across Texas, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Telehealth Services
Trauma Therapy
Play Therapy
Multicultural Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care with CPT certification
- Our practice maintains strict adolescent confidentiality protocols
- We provide culturally competent therapy for diverse populations
- Our therapist holds dual master's degrees in psychology
- We combine 30+ years of clinical experience with evidence-based methods
Associations and certifications
- Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
- PSYPACT
- American Psychological Association
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Our cognitive behavioral therapy helps clients identify and modify negative thought patterns affecting their mental health. This structured, goal-oriented approach addresses anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders through evidence-based techniques. Clients learn practical coping strategies applicable to daily life challenges while working within a defined treatment timeline.
Telehealth Services
Secure telehealth sessions provide accessible mental health care across state lines. Using encrypted platforms, we deliver the same quality therapy for individuals and families regardless of location. This service maintains strict confidentiality while accommodating clients' schedules and geographic constraints in Texas, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy employs Cognitive Processing Therapy to address post-traumatic stress symptoms. This evidence-based approach helps clients process traumatic experiences and develop healthier thinking patterns. Sessions focus on restoring emotional regulation while respecting clients' cultural backgrounds and personal boundaries during the healing process.
Play Therapy
Play therapy creates a developmentally appropriate space for children to express emotions through therapeutic play activities. This approach helps young clients (ages 8+) process anxiety, behavioral issues, and developmental challenges while incorporating parental guidance. Sessions balance direct child engagement with parallel parent education components.
Multicultural Counseling
Our multicultural counseling approach integrates cultural, gender, and racial identity considerations into therapeutic practice. This framework addresses intersectional challenges faced by diverse clients, including LGBT individuals and women navigating work-family balance. Treatment plans incorporate cultural context while maintaining clinical effectiveness across different population groups.
People
Dr. Debra F. Dayton
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Dayton is a clinical psychologist with 30+ years of experience specializing in CBT, trauma therapy, and multicultural counseling. She holds dual master's degrees and maintains active professional memberships while providing telehealth services across three states.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and systemic therapy approaches, supplemented by Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma cases.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, I provide secure telehealth therapy services to clients in Texas, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
How do you handle adolescent confidentiality?
I maintain strict confidentiality with adolescent clients, requiring parental presence only during initial sessions and obtaining client consent for record access.
What populations do you specialize in?
I specialize in working with women, children/adolescents, and the LGBT community using a multicultural competency framework.
Are you licensed in multiple states?
I'm licensed in Texas, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, with PSYPACT's APIT credential for interstate telepsychology practice.
What about crisis situations?
While I don't offer emergency services, I provide referrals for urgent mental health needs and maintain safety protocols during regular sessions.
