A Few Words About Us
Deborah M. Wade, M.A.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
and
Certified Sex Therapist.
Since receiving her M.A. degree from Hardin-Simmons University in Marriage and Family Therapy, she has worked in both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. At ACTSolutions, she works with adults, adolescents, couples and families, and offers play therapy for children. She also leads women's groups exploring relational challenges and spiritual issues impacting the lives of women.
Debby believes that the development of healthy relational skills is extremely important for marital and family relationships and for emotional well-being. She founded Authentic Christian Therapeutic Solutions to aid in the emotional and spiritual growth of individuals, couples and families. Debby is a presenter for public and professional organizations. She speaks on various topics including: communication, marriage, issues relating to children and adolescents, and mental health issues. Most recently she has developed Back to the BASEX: Beyond the Birds and the Bees, a program for educating, equiping and empowering parents on how to talk to children and teens about sex and sexuality from a Biblically based approach.
Debby is married; she and her husband, Ryan, live in Grapevine, Texas.
Education
2005-2007
Psychological Studies Institute
Institute for Sexual Wholeness curriculum for Christian Sex Therapist Certification
1986-1989
Hardin Simmons University
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy
1980-1984
Wayland Baptist University BA in Psychology
Professional licenses/Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Texas
License #10977
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, State of Texas
License #2179
Certified Sex Therapist, American Board of Christian Sex Therapists
Professional Organizations
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy – Clinical Member
American Association of Christian Counselors – Clinical Member
American Board of Christian Sex Therapist – Clinical Member
Association of Marriage and Family Ministries – Member
Christian Association of Psychological Studies – Clinical Member
Lorraine K. Turbyfill
M.Ed.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
ABCST Sex Therapist
Education:
My M.Ed. in Counseling is from University of North Texas (UNT, Denton). Post-graduate Christian sex therapy studies were completed through the Institute for Sexual Wholeness at Psychological Studies Institute PSI, Atlanta).
Specializations:
include general counseling issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief & loss; pre-marital and marriage counseling; and sexual therapy counseling.
Experience:
I have counseling experience in both inpatient and outpatient treatment environments and utilize an integrative counseling approach that considers the client's biological, social, psychological, and spiritual dimensions.
www.lorraineturbyfill.com
Phone: (214) 587-8321