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Deb Azorsky, MA, LPC, CST, ACS is an experienced couples counselor and sex therapist in Boulder, Colorado. Deb additionally is additionally trauma-informed and LGBTQIA allied and offers ketamine-assisted psychotherapy as well as clinical supervision. Counseling services Deb delivers can be done in-person or online.

Hey, I'm Gerald Pinkerton, the owner of Spoti Fiend. I play music part-time and love entertaining people full-time.

During this time of uncertainty, I would like to help you feel more grounded and connected. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative, open, warm and caring. Together we work towards creating a supportive space where you can better understand yourself and create more authentic experiences in your life. I work with a wide variety of concerns, from intimate relationships to friendships to work/career matters. One of my practice specializations is helping adults from diverse communities process complex trauma and abusive childhood experiences. For more about my background and training please visit my website: beacontherapist.com. I look forward to meeting and connecting with you. Please feel free to reach out for a phone consultation.

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I am originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, I have two brothers and a mother. My childhood was very normal until my late teens when my father passed away from cancer. Not surprisingly, this whole process was sudden and challenging in many ways for myself and the rest of the family. My situation could have gone very differently; however I was fortunate to get linked with a therapist who took the time to challenge my thinking. Luckily, I was able to get into college and pursue my passion of social work. My approach: Three words that describe my approach are: problem solving, non-judging, and patient. I think therapy can be fun and interesting. My overarching goal with therapy is build a mutual relationship that serves the client. I feel clients have the ability to solve their problems; however, us as people sometimes need someone from outside our situation to bounce ideas off of. My clinical strengths: I have extensive experience working with anxiety, panic and substance use. I know first hand how crippling anxiety and panic attacks can be, I really enjoy tying to help others gain confidence and learn to cope with these conditions. After applying for my Independent license I started working for Veteran Affairs on a homeless/ substance use residential unit. There I taught substance use groups, individual psychotherapy and attended many trainings to widen my skill set. During COVID, this unit was reworked and resulted in me taking a job outside the unit. I now assist local hospitals with our clients and their discharge needs. This obviously is a slight departure from my normal skills and is part of the reason I work in private practice as well.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for you. A space that is judgement free and where you have the ability to truly express yourself.
 Since opening my practice in 2018, my therapeutic services have helped people get through stressful times through challenging negative thoughts and understanding the source of specific behaviors and emotional patterns. With the right tools and a better approach to situations, I will help encourage a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way. My expertise lies in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have extensive experience working in the school system at both the middle and high school levels. As well as experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from an array of mental health issues in intensive out patient settings. In my practice I strive to provide a space where you play an equal role in the therapy process. I feel it is important for you to be the sole narrator of your story, while I am here to provide you with the safety, comfort, and guidance you need to tell your story.

I am a licensed therapist in Ashtabula County Ohio offering in-person services and telehealth throughout the State of Ohio. 

I believe the goal of therapy is to provide a safe environment to explore their life history and learn how to manage stressors, trauma, and mental health on a daily basis. I provide my clients with emotional regulation tools, education on their mental health, active listening, and resources to better facilitate their needs. I utilize techniques from several theories that allow me to bring an eclectic approach instead of a “one size fits all” approach. To have the courage to reach out to talk to someone is an enormous emotional stressor. The fact that you are looking at my profile says you have taken the next step in finding peace within yourself and are willing to be an active participant in changing your life for the better. I work with all general mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and trauma in adults. I assist the client in navigating the challenges in their lives and finding strengths to build upon. I have worked in foster care and individual counseling services. I help my clients learn their strengths, overcome barriers and provide a non-judgmental stance on their experiences to allow them to process their pain in a way that is not forced but comfortable and safe. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Wright State University. I completed a dual Masters program at Wright State and Miami University in Social Work. I have worked with children, teens, and adults, supporting them through self-esteem issues, parenting, emotional regulation, trauma, and many other concerns and life experiences.

I’m a very compassionate, caring, and empathetic person. I provide holistic care and collaborate with my clients to develop a treatment plan that they are comfortable with. I’m in the belief that mental health wellbeing is a priority. My experiences encompass working with clients across the life span, including Child and Adolescents, Adult, and Geriatric patient populations.

Do you find yourself struggling to know who you are or what you want out of life? Maybe you are going through a big life transition that has left you feeling frazzled. Becoming an independent adult is difficult. With a specialization in working with college-students and young adults (20 & 30-somethings), I can help you gain more self-awareness and manage the stress that becoming an adult can cause. I focus on using relational psychodynamic psychotherapy to help you gain more self-awareness into who you are and how your relationships have impacted you so that you can become the person you want to be. I also incorporate elements of Cognitive behavioral therapy, problem-solving, and mindfulness. As a millennial I know how difficult it can be to start your life as an adult. There are so many unknowns and it can be difficult to know what path to take. It’s easy to feel stuck. But together we can work on whatever is holding you back so that you can move forward towards the life you want.