Counselor
Counseling and Therapy
Debbra Bronstad

Major Practice Proficiencies

  • Individual Counseling
  • Marriage and Family
  • Group Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Consultation
  • Health and Wellness
  • Support Groups
  • Business and Organizational Development
  • Spiritual Counseling

Demographic
  • Men
  • Women
  • Elderly

Abuse
  • Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Molestation Recovery & Healing
  • Rape Recovery

Disorders
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Mood and Depressive Disorders

Marriage and Family Counseling
  • Aging Parents / Elder Care
  • Communication Between Spouses
  • Dealing with Divorce
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Infidelity and Adultery
  • Love and Intimacy
  • Marriage and Couples Counseling
  • Pre-marital Counseling
  • Separation

Spiritual Growth
  • Biblical Counseling
  • Christian Counseling

Other Specializations
  • Abandonment Issues
  • Abortion and Post Abortion Healing
  • Anger and Anger Management
  • Anxiety / Worry
  • Boundaries, Establishing and Maintaining
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Communication Issues and Development
  • Control Issues
  • Dependency and Co-Dependency
  • Forgiveness, Self and Others
  • Grief and Loss
  • Identity Issues
  • Individual Growth
  • Men's Issues
  • Midlife Transition
  • Panic and Panic Attacks
  • Phobias and Fears
  • PTSD
  • Relationships and Dating
  • Sexuality
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress Management
  • Trust / Mistrust Issues
  • Women's Issues

---Therapies Used---

  • Christian Therapy
  • CBT
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Grief Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
  • Theophostic Prayer Ministry

Debbra Bronstad, LMFT
  Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
  1303 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 135
  Arroyo Grande, California, 93420

  Phone: (805) 242-3569
  Email:

  Website: www.stages-of-grief-recovery.com

e-counselorThis member is also available for E-counseling.
  E-counseling methods: Phone, Webcam

Need to find peace from the root causes of anxiety, fear, grief, anger, depression, shame or codependency? Need to get along with your spouse? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, a marriage or other setback? Call (805) 242-3569 for a free 15 minute consultation.



Debbra is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, who is passionate about helping men, women and couples find freedom from the root causes of their emotional, spiritual and relational concerns. Prior to becoming a therapist, Debbra spent 12 years as a church ministry leader. She led couples' relationship enhancement courses, led women's ministry and counseled hundreds as a lay counselor.

Debbra sees clients in Arroyo Grande and Atascadero. Please see below for office locations.

Research shows that the most important component of successful therapy is the quality of relationship between you and your therapist. Give me a call for a free 15-minute consultation. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and see if you feel we would be a good fit to work together.

Debbra helps individuals:
  • resolve grief and loss issues
  • discover the origin of their fears to find peace and safety
  • receive emotional healing for traumatic episodes
  • identify and recover from emotional triggers for anger, fear, anxiety, resentment, shame and confusion
  • find fresh purpose and direction
  • recover from divorce or relationship break up
  • make peace with the past
  • reconnect with God to develop a vital spiritual life

For couples, Debbra works with both partners to:
  • increase emotional intimacy
  • decrease destructive communication and behavior
  • learn to communicate more effectively about things that matter
  • enhance recovery from life's disappointments
  • understand their partner's style of communication
  • recognize their partner's style of giving and receiving affection
  • understand the source of their unmet needs and disappointments in the relationship
  • bring healing to the root causes of relationship distress

In addition to her work as a therapist, Debbra is also a Life Coach and a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist® through the Grief Recovery Institute® and a consultant in organizational Values Identification & Alignment using Values Technology proprietary software.

Office Locations:  

Arroyo Grande
1303 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 135
Arroyo Grande, CA  93420

Atascadero
Dove Creek Church
9333 Santa Barbara Rd (At El Camino Real)
Atascadero, CA  93422

Life Coaching appointments available by phone.


Contact Debbra to learn more about how her training and experience can help you find the freedom and wholeness you desire.


Professional Memberships and Training:
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) Clinical Member
American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
International Association of Theophostic Ministers (IATM)
Accredited Hall-Tonna Values Coach
Prepare/Enrich Couples Assessment


Debbra Bronstad Reaches

Arroyo Grande CA