Debra McGuffee, LMFT
Minnesota LMFT with 30 years' experience
- Relationship and family focus
- Offers Christian counseling if requested
- Provides online sessions
About Debra McGuffee
Debra McGuffee is a Minnesota-licensed LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - who brings 30 years of clinical experience to her practice. She works with individuals, couples, and families to address a wide range of concerns, offering grounded support for relationship struggles, communication problems, conflict resolution, infidelity, and rebuilding trust.
Her practice also emphasizes personal growth and self-worth, helping clients explore issues of self-esteem, self-value, confidence, and doubt. Debra assists with career and work-related challenges, drawing on an additional 26 years of experience in business and corporate environments to understand workplace dynamics and vocational stressors.
She provides care for mild to severe mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, seasonal affective disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders, and has extensive experience addressing chemical dependency and addictions. Her specialties include stress, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, among other areas.
When requested, Debra can integrate Christian-based counseling into sessions. Prospective clients are invited to consult her calendar to schedule an initial appointment and to share three goals they would like to address in therapy. She looks forward to the opportunity to work collaboratively toward meaningful change.
Her practice also emphasizes personal growth and self-worth, helping clients explore issues of self-esteem, self-value, confidence, and doubt. Debra assists with career and work-related challenges, drawing on an additional 26 years of experience in business and corporate environments to understand workplace dynamics and vocational stressors.
She provides care for mild to severe mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, seasonal affective disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders, and has extensive experience addressing chemical dependency and addictions. Her specialties include stress, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, among other areas.
When requested, Debra can integrate Christian-based counseling into sessions. Prospective clients are invited to consult her calendar to schedule an initial appointment and to share three goals they would like to address in therapy. She looks forward to the opportunity to work collaboratively toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Debra McGuffee have?
Debra McGuffee has 30 years of experience providing therapeutic services.
Is Debra McGuffee a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which indicates she is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are MN LMFT 1436.
In which languages does Debra McGuffee provide therapy?
Debra McGuffee provides therapy in English.
Where is Debra McGuffee located?
She is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Debra McGuffee as my therapist?
You can work with Debra McGuffee through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Debra McGuffee work with international clients?
Debra McGuffee does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Debra McGuffee cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Care
Debra McGuffee uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathic environment where clients lead the exploration of their values, goals, and personal strengths. This approach supports those dealing with relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions by emphasizing the client's perspective and autonomy.She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is effective for treating anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges by offering practical tools for changing thoughts and actions.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is another tool in her repertoire, providing skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns of impulsive behavior.
Deciding on the right approach is a collaborative process - Debra works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single model. Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care across different circumstances.