Welcome to the website of Deborah Dooley,MFT, Ph.D.

 

I have worked as a mentor therapist for the last 25 years. My work focuses on mentoring and teaching skill sets to facilitate personal change.The success of relationships and personal living are dependent upon functional skill sets. The child's world has limited perspective, understanding and skills. Unfortunately this world view does not automatically change as we enter into adulthood. The limited views, choices and skills of the child is not capable of managing the personal relationships in the adult life. When this occurs there are often the resulting symptoms of anxiety or depression. These symptoms are reflecting that a change is required, a time of learning new skills is needed.


Each person will experience many changes requiring new skill sets. These skills are not obvious or tangible. Unfortunately, they are seldom mentored in our culture or institutions. When new skill sets are required, and they are not learned, stress and negative emotional states result.


My work focuses on supporting individuals understanding their personal development and integrating new skills sets.

I do not work as a traditional therapist exploring your history. My focus is more on teaching and educating to increase the opportunity to learn new skills, make new choices, and create new outcomes.


My book, Journey into Wholeness, explains the developmental stages of growth and the required skills to move through developmental stages. If new skills are not acquired development is hindered. The book provides a map to help you understand where you are in your development and currently what type of skills will support you.


I specialize in neurofeedback as a mindfulness practice that enhances and supports the development of new perspectives and skills. This enables the conscious and unconscious self to form an internal support system.