Deborah Gurley, LPC

Deborah Gurley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with five years as a private-practice LPC and a long background as a school counselor. She works with adults who are facing stress, anger, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and other life changes.

She spent 22 years supporting students and families in schools before moving into private practice. That school experience means she often draws on practical strategies for everyday life - routines, problem-solving, and communication skills that people can use right away.

In sessions she begins by building a respectful, welcoming rapport and then lets the problems you bring guide the work. She talks with clients about strengths they already have and ways to use those strengths to manage difficult feelings and situations.

Her work covers common issues like anxiety, low mood, grief, ADHD-related challenges, and anger. Conversations often focus on clearer communication, coping techniques for strong emotions, and realistic steps to change patterns that cause stress or conflict.

Deborah aims to help people identify practical next steps and test them between sessions. She prioritizes direct, usable tools so clients can try changes between meetings and see what helps.

People who choose her can expect straightforward, steady guidance that emphasizes practical coping, problem solving, and using personal strengths to manage daily challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions