Deb Bushong(She/Her/Hers)

Deb Bushong is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor in Dallas, Texas. She most frequently works with individuals (and their families) who are in the early stages or years of developing or living with a Psychotic disorder. Most often she sees adolescents and young adults who have either developed symptoms of Psychosis or perhaps have already been given a diagnosis of Psychosis, in some form. Deb prefers to work with not just the client but also their families and support systems. There are so many questions that come with a diagnosis like this, and Deb can help assuage concerns by educating everyone about what is happening, how everyone can pull together and help, and what can be expected.

From Deb’s numerous years of experience working with top Psychosis investigators and physicians in academic research and clinical care, she was able to learn numerous types of therapy to help those dealing with Psychosis. One of the aspects that clients and families appreciate most about Deb is that she is exceptionally open and practical in the therapy she provides. It is always important to her to convey that Psychosis is not a death sentence diagnosis, which is how it was once seen. The clients and families appreciate the idea of hope and recovery that Deb brings into her therapy, as well as education about this illness.

Therapy with Deb is comfortable and relaxed. She understands that many people still hesitate when it comes to the idea of therapy. This is one of the reasons that she named her practice “Conversations” – to let people know that starting in therapy with Deb should feel as comfortable as a conversation with a good friend.