Deborah Dhillon

I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years dedicated to the mental health field. I earned my master's in social work from California State University, Chico, beginning my career in California before relocating to Oregon in early 2018. Throughout my career I have primarily served in county mental health, including significant work in psychiatric hospitals and crisis services, where I was instrumental in developing crisis programs with a focus on wellness and recovery. My holistic approach emphasizes understanding the entire individual to support their overall well-being. My therapeutic strengths include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, emotion regulation, and pain management, alongside DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) for emotional understanding and management, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for thought restructuring. I also utilize Person-Centered Therapy to facilitate self-exploration and personal growth. As a certified trauma therapist through the Arizona Trauma institute, I see an individual as a whole person through a salutogenic lens. I have extensive training in Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP), empowering individuals to create personalized plans for maintaining well-being, recognizing warning signs, and establishing strategies for recovery. I specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, pain management, and PTSD, and possesses skills in working with eating disorders and DID. I am committed to ongoing professional development continuously integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities, ensuring her practice remains current with evidence-based approaches. My core philosophy centers on empowering individuals with self-knowledge, equipping them with tools for growth, and providing a safe, non-judgmental space for their unique journeys toward personal development and mental well-being.