Debbie Elmore, MA, LPC, NCC
Debbie is a Licensed Professional Counselor offering services in person in Warrenton, VA and online in both Virginia and Pennsylvania. Her passion is helping others who are hurting emotionally, physically, relationally, and spiritually: "I humbly recognize that it is a great privilege sitting with those experiencing the many faces of pain and discouragement, for those with challenging life circumstances, in need of encouragement and offering them new Horizons of Hope. I sincerely empathize with those who are overwhelmed with sadness and paralyzed in fear because of trauma, addiction, or those grieving various losses. In addition, I wholeheartedly support those debilitated by the shame of past or present failure, suffering associated with abuse, managing mental illness, and living in difficult marriages and/or challenging relationships, and finally, but not limited to, those in the midst of anxious transition in the many changing seasons of life.”
Debbie believes that our God is a God of the impossible. "I have witnessed his divine intervention in the lives of so many clients and believe for, and with my clients, that abundant living here on earth is possible through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit, and most importantly, integrating His authentic truths as revealed in God's Word. In addition, since we are wonderfully created for connection with God, he also provides healing and transformation as we connect with others through establishing redemptive relationships, as well as, recognizing the implications of attachment injuries from childhood, which inhibit personal growth and lasting healthy change. One of my favorite scriptures, as it relates to my calling as a Christian counselor, is 2 Corinthians 5:18 reminding us that “all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and having given to us the ministry of reconciliation."
Debbie earned her Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from Waynesburg University. She is also a Certified Employee Assistance Professional, counseling clients and their families of every age and from every walk of life. Debbie also has experience in the corporate world, public relations, management, and in academia. She serves as a counselor for New Life Ministries.
Debbie has supervised many counseling interns and taught at the college level. She has been a keynote speaker and presented at State and Regional conferences. She has served on various church, academic, community outreach, and industry advisory boards.
Debbie is married to John. She enjoys three adult children and two adult stepchildren. She and John celebrate having 17 grandchildren who they adore and love spending time with them. She and John like traveling, gardening, biking, kayaking, reading, leading Bible studies, and serving in the church and the community.
Counsels: Ages 12 years +, Individual Women, Individual Males, Couples, Premarital & Marriage, Parenting, Family
Works With: Grief/Loss, Divorce, Domestic Violence - Abuser & Survivor- past and current, Blended Families, Parenting/Grandparenting, Foster Care, Adoption, Addiction - addict & family members, (Drugs & Alcohol, Sex, Pornography use, Gambling, Food, etc.), Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Bipolar - and family of, Autism Spectrum - individual and family of, PTSD, Schizophrenia Spectrum - individual and family of, Personality Disorders and family of, ADHD/ADD, Body Dysmorphia, Self-mutilation, Gender Identity, Sexual Abuse - current & past, Childhood Sexual Abuse - Adult & Child Survivor, Anger Management, Suicide, Aging, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Career Coaching, Terminal Illness, End of Life Issues, Post Abortion, Intercultural Sensitivity, and Life Coaching.
Specializes In: EMDR for Trauma, PrePare & Enrich Premarital Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling, Separation & Divorce, Blended Families, Attachment Injuries, Codependency, Abuse - Sexual & Domestic Violence, and Infidelity.
In addition, I am a Certified Employee Assistance Professional working with employees and employers advocating for employees who are experiencing themselves, or have family members who may have any of the above conditions/disabilities//circumstances. (ie. requesting reasonable accommodations for disabilities, obtaining accurate diagnosis, flex time, managing mandates, Last Chance Agreements, Intermittent FMLA etc,).
Debbie works with residents of Virginia and Pennsylvania via telehealth and sees clients in person in Warrenton, VA.