Debra M. Briesacher
MA, MPA, LMFT, CHT, CPT, CSAT
Certified Imago Relationship Therapist
AASECT Sex Therapist
1036 Leff Street
San Luis Obispo,
CA 93401
Phone: (805) 785-0967, Fax: (805) 785-0967
Appointments: (805) 440-4017
debi@healingreflections.com
LMFT #37348
EXPERTISE
I have a diverse
psychological treatment background, which has allowed me to specialize in
addictions and trauma, and how they affect individuals, families and the
workplace.
EXPERIENCE
2000-Present Debi Briesacher
Consulting (owner-private practice)
1036 Leff Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist,
LMFT #37348
I specialize in clients
referred due to issues with addictions and trauma in their family (alcohol,
drugs, food, sexual, co-dependency, love, gambling addictions, and any
compulsions or obsessions). I treat couples having problems with
communications. I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, and my bias is
towards helping couples stay together. I love working with children and teens,
and I am able to develop a good rapport with them. I am a Certified
Hypnotherapist, Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, AASECT Sex Therapist, and anEMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitivation Reprocessing). I am an
expert witness for court cases involving Domestic Violence, Alcoholism, and
Sexual Addictions and Compulsions. I also offer coaching to individuals and
organizations.
EDUCATION
Antioch University, Santa Barbara, CA
Masters in Counseling Psychology
Degree: 1995
The Fielding
Institute, Santa Barbara, CA
Two years of doctoral study completed in Clinical
Psychology
Attended: 1990-1992
Golden Gate
University, San Francisco, CA
Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
Minor: Human Resource Management
Degree: 1988
University of La Verne,
La Verne, CA
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Minor: Psychology
Magna Cum Laude
Degree: 1982
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Licensed
Marriage and Family Therapist-
California - 2000
Licensed/Certified Hypnotherapist - 1999
Approved Board of Behavioral Sciences CEU
Provider – 2004
CERTIFICATES
2007
AASECT Sex Therapist. American Association of Sexuality
Educators, Counselors and
Therapists.
2005
EMDR. (Eye Movement Desensitivation
Reprocessing)
2005 Certified Imago
Therapist. Imago Institute International.
2003
Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
1999
Certified and Registered Hypnotherapist (CHT)
1996 Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy
Certification. (CPT)
FIELD
TRAINING
2006 AASECT Sexologist (American
Association of Sexuality
Educators, Counselors and Therapists) supervised by
Stephen L. Braveman, MA, LMFT, DST.
2005
The Broken Bond: Attachment Disorders as a Precursor to
Addictive Behavior – SASH.
2002 The
Neurobiology of Addictions - Peter Martin
2002 In
the Shadow of the Net: An Online Demonstration of Assessment and Treatment of
Cybersex, Part I & II - David Delmonico and Elizabeth Griffin - NCSAC
2002 Attachment, Money and Sex - Bonnie DenDooven - NCSAC
2002
Sex and Young America Video Course:
1. The Message of Sexualized Youth Culture
2. Media Youth Culture
3. Questions about Sex
4. The Confusion Surrounding Virginity
5. The Internet
6. Boundaries Tips and Tools
2002 Brain Pathways: At the Heart of Drug Dependence -
Jeffrey Fortuna, DrPH.
1987 Intervention Training, Mike Meager Nova Vita
Associates
1985 Utilizing Play Therapy with Sexually Abused Children
- Eliania Gill.
VIDEOS/PUBLICATIONS/WORKSHOPS PRESENTED
2/2007 Therapists and
Money. Presented at the 2007 International
Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) International
Conference in Mesa, AZ.
2/2007 Clients and
Money. Presented at the 2007 International
Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) International
Conference in Mesa, AZ.
9/2003 Task-Oriented Treatment for Partners of Sexual
Addicts and Offenders. Presented at the 2003
National Counsel on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity
(NCSAC) National Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
6/2003 Task-Oriented Treatment for Partners of Sexual
Addicts and Offenders. Presented at the 2003 American
Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Trainers
(AASECT) National Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
1995 NBC - The Oprah Winfrey Show “Reuniting with Foster
Parents”.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
1993-present California Association of Marriage and Family
Therapists (CAMFT)
2003-Present American Association of
Marriage and Family
Therapists (AAMFT)
2003-Present American Association of
Sexuality Educators,
Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
2002-Present Society for the Advancement
of Sexual Health
(SASH), (formerly NCSAC)
1999-Present American Board of
Hypnotherapists (ABH)
2005-Present EMDR International
Association (EMDRIA)
2005-Present Imago International
Institute
