Education

Deborah Fleming received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, December 1996. She later attended the Colorado School of Counseling and Hypnotherapy Training to receive her certification in Medical Dental Hypnotherapy from the International Medical/Dental Hypnotherapy Association. In addition, she has a certification as a smoking cessation specialist through the American Board of Hypnotherapy. She also received training as a domestic violence/rape sexual assault counselor in Iowa, and has taken 200 additional hours of training in various counseling techniques.

Experience

Deborah began her counseling career as a Children's Counselor/Advocate for the Domestic Violence Advocacy Program through Family Resources, Inc. in January of 1998. During her time with this program she met with clients and their parents in helping them grow and meet the unique challanges they faced. During her last year with the program she was chosen to speak at the 2000 National Domestic Violence Conference. That summer she and her husband moved to Boulder where they opened the Whole Health Wellness Center. In June of 2001, Deborah received her national certification in Medical/Dental Hypnotherapy and has been providing services to individuals and groups since. In addition to working directly with clients, Deborah has had the opportunity to co-author Focus: An ADD Recovery Program. This curriculum is designed to help professionals work effectively with children diagnosed with ADD. Beginning 2005, Deborah has focused her attention on a new smoking cessation program with a success rate over 95%.

Philosophy

Deborah's philosophy embraces the model of wholistic wellness. Her practice is based on the perspective that everyone has the potential to heal from the inside out. She believes that the mind, body and spirit are one and the whole person must be addressed in order for complete healing to occur. She enjoys working cooperatively with other practitioners in helping her clients heal from past and present emotional, physical and spiritual wounds. Her work involves using the natural power of the mind to resolve life conflicts with such tool as Parts Therapy, Cellular Release, Imagery, Regression Work, Art, Journaling and Time Line Therapy. Click here or the photo to the left to read an uplifting quote from Marianne Williamson!

Personal Interests

She enjoys outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking, biking, caving, camping, roller blading and skiing. Deborah loves playing the piano and continues her path of spiritual growth through classes, meditation, relaxation, self-hypnosis, reading and journaling.