Deborah Bledsoe

Deborah Bledsoe is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Arkansas who specializes in alcohol and drug concerns and holds credentials in alcohol and drug counseling. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway in 1999 and pursued additional study in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She is also a certified tobacco interventionist and brings 17 years of clinical experience to her practice.

She works with individuals and families across a broad range of concerns, including mood disorders and depression, substance abuse, trauma-informed care, family relationship difficulties, communication struggles, anger management, life transitions, and compassion fatigue. Her practice addresses both individual and family needs with attention to the presenting problem and the goals a person brings to therapy.

Deborah uses an eclectic, client-centered approach and selects interventions based on each client’s concerns, motivation, and objectives. Therapeutic methods she utilizes include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.

As a counselor of color with many years in counseling and substance abuse treatment, she can be a fitting choice for someone seeking an experienced, mature therapist. Deborah emphasizes collaborative work - she will support clients who are willing to engage in the process and take the steps needed to improve wellbeing - and she looks forward to being part of each client’s journey toward a healthier, more fulfilled life.