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About

Debi Vir

The sky is always blue, with or without clouds. There will be gloomy days of rain and beautiful days of sunshine, yet the blue sky remains through it all. It is clear, calm, open, and constant. Just like our minds. Our thoughts and feelings, postive and negative, drift in and out. They are temporary, much like passing clouds. Yet at times, we get stuck...tangled in our thoughts and emotions. Unhelpful as this may be, we struggle to let go and our psychological wellness suffers. I founded Blue Sky Counseling to help people identify and manage the thoughts and emotions that are clouding their mind and blocking them from being their healthiest, most content self. My hope is to help people experience less mind noise, more inner peace, and an expanded awareness so that they are lifted above the narrow world they are stuck in. This is the "blue sky mind". 

I believe that every individual deserves personalized, compassionate care to improve their mental health and wellbeing. I am passionate about helping others and have over 20 years of experience as a licensed therapist. My orientation is primarily cognitve-behavioral and I incorporate additional evidence-based interventions to meet each person's unique needs, strengths, and goals. I use a collaborative approach and strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space so that clients can feel supported, respected, and understood. 

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Experience

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT)

I have always been passionate about helping people, and that’s why I decided to pursue a career in counseling. I received a Bachelor's Degree in psychology from UCLA and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and have been providing high-quality care ever since. I am an LCMFT in both California and Maryland. My areas of expertise include children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relational issues, loss, and parenting challenges. I utilize various treatment modalities including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and IFS (Internal Family Systems). I help clients to evaluate and change their thoughts in order to better cope with triggers, improve their mood, change unhelpful behaviors, and enhance relationships with themselves and others. My certifications include anxiety and trauma treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. I am also a Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists Approved Supervisor and enjoy sharing my knowledge with other professionals in the field.

Credentials, Education, and Training

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (#38844) 

2002-Present

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in Maryland (LCM617)

2016-Present

Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP)

February 2021 - Current

 

Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)

September 2022 - Current

 

Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists Approved Supervisor

March 2021 - Current

Approved to supervise LGPC and LGMFT

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Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy

Pepperdine University, CA

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Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

UCLA, CA

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