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Debbie Maxwell, Counselor

Updated 2026-07-17 · 1,650 reviewed · 237 listed · Scored from 12 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(12) 73 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingGrief & Trauma CounselingCareer & Life Coaching
Debbie Maxwell, Counselor
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Grief & Trauma Counseling
Reviews
12

What recent reviews say

Maxwell earns 4.8 stars on 12 reviews, with most praising her warmth, knowledge, and practical session techniques. One patient noted she moves interventions forward rapidly even with new trauma cases, which can create resistance rather than progress.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • easy to talk to
  • knowledgeable
  • gives practical techniques
  • compassionate with trauma and grief
Watch-outs
  • paces interventions too quickly for trauma patients
  • one-size-fits-all approach may not adapt to individual needs
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Best for: adults and families seeking anxiety and grief support with practical takeaways.
Think twice if: You have complex trauma or need a therapist who tailors pace and techniques early in treatment.

Strengths

  • teaches coping techniques clients can use between sessions
  • makes new clients feel comfortable quickly
  • clear explanations of therapeutic concepts

Worth knowing

  • Uses accountability-based approach between sessions
  • Offers online therapy in addition to in-person
  • Licensed professional counselor (LPC) with MA
  • Has served some clients consistently since 2021

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Praised for anxiety work; one patient felt her interventions moved too quickly despite trauma history.
Grief & Trauma Counseling
Recommended for grief and trauma processing, though timing of interventions can be a concern for some patients.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.65 average across the 156 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 78% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 79
Review volume 48
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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11
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Common questions

Does Maxwell offer online therapy?
Yes, her website lists online therapy as one of her service options.
Can I contact her between appointments?
One reviewer reported being able to reach out to their therapist between sessions through LifeStance's system.

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Last updated 2026-07-17