Deb Elkin, LPC

Deb helped me through one of the worst periods of my life as I first separated, then divorced, then re-​discovered myself post-​divorce. She is a seasoned professional, an attentive listener who was willing to challenge my thinking when needed. Best investment of my time and money.

I found Deb via the reviews here, and I must say all of them are correct. She’s an excellent counselor/​therapist, very caring and direct. In a few sessions, I was able to bring up and out some deep anger and sadness that I had been holding in my body for years. I’m still working with Deb, but I want to put this out there for others searching for a caring and supportive therapist who understands all of the ramifications of trauma and how it manifests in someone. She has a lot of experience and a lot of insight. If you are wary of therapy or therapists, Deb is a good one. Trust me on that!

As I’m writing this review, it occurs to me that I found Deb Elkin via Unilocal.I walked into our first meeting not knowing how to communicate or what to communicate about why I was there. Within 20 min of talking, I knew I’d found the person to help me. Deb is caring and compassionate as well as a wealth of knowledge and advice. Over the past 2 years I have learned how to deal with family, how to express myself without becoming angry, and more so, how to love the different psyches that make me who I am today. As I continue on my journey, I continue to seek her advice and grounding practices. She has been my light at the end of the tunnel and thru her, I am able to enjoy my life so much more!

Deb is someone I felt a connection to immediately. I had tried many therapists over the years but never felt a true fit until I met her. She has a gentle and kind spirit that approaches therapy from a place that feels nurturing and safe. She is a tremendous resource for me and has helped me heal multiple traumatic events in my life that I was stuck living in fear from. Her impact has helped me feel like I am safe in this world, whole, confident and empowered again. I was able to move beyond depths that I ever thought were possible, mainly because her approach is unique and facilitates healing on the cellular level. The tools she gave me are practical ones that I draw on consistently and will probably use for the rest of my life. Deb is a gem and such a blessing in my life. I know you will feel the same about her too.

As a psychologist, I knew I would be a potentially tough client! But after a friend highly recommended Deb after I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I decided to give it a shot. I was not only having a hard time getting better after the meds seemed to hit a plateau, I had a hard time accepting the life changes that I had to deal with. I have been seeing Deb weekly or biweekly for the past 2 years, and I’ve made tremendous progress in both areas. I also took a mindfulness based stress reduction class that she co-​facilitated so she has a very holistic approach. Further, she’s helped me connect how the years of crises without dealing with them emotionally truly affected my physical well-​being. Her advice and insight has been invaluable. I highly recommend Deb!

Deb is amazing. She interviewed me to make sure she’s the right match for me and from that moment I knew she would be good for me. I have never left her feeling like it was a waste of time. She’s down to earth, realistic and caring and doesn’t try to be too clinical but just help me look at things in a better and different way. She really has been a savior for me in a very difficult time. She knows how to make me feel better or what I need even before I do!

Deb was recommended to me after seeing 2 other therapists that I wasn’t quite happy with. She’s a wonderful therapist who not only has helped me through some recent rough times, but has taught me so much about myself. The skills she’s taught me will help ensure I make better decisions and take better control of my life in the future. I have recommended her to friends who love her too.

Deb put me at ease from the first time I met her. I have been to other therapists but I’ve never felt as comfortable as I do with her. She has a way of truly understanding what I need to talk about before even I do. I feel relaxed every time I leave a session with her. Highly recommend her services!

I have been a therapist for many years and was also a client of Deb’s. She is an excellent therapist and her combination of talk therapy and body work gets one much deeper than talk therapy alone. I highly recommend her as one of the best therapists in the Decatur area.