Licensed clinical social worker recordMontana
Debra Hayton, LCSW
Montana
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationship work
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Montana
- LCSW, licence BBH-LCSW-LIC-899
- NPI
- 1417236928
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Montana
These details come from information Debra supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness and DBT skills
About Debra
Debra Hayton is a licensed clinical social worker, Montana LCSW, with 23 years of practice experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, anger, depression, addictions, and related concerns that affect everyday life.
She helps people talk through practical problems like sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, career crossroads, and coping with major life changes. She also works with issues such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and challenges tied to aging. Her approach is direct and focused on what is getting in the way day to day.
In sessions she draws on client-centered methods to follow the person's priorities. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change thought and behavior patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices appear when people need tools to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity.
Debra respects clients' personal beliefs. She identifies as Christian but does not impose those beliefs on others. Conversations about faith or values happen only when the person wants them included.
Her background includes long-term work with adults across many settings. She aims to make sessions practical and relevant, focusing on steps people can take between visits. To begin she asks about immediate concerns and what a useful next step would look like.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. In an online session this means the therapist follows the person's priorities and helps clarify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies for changing patterns that cause distress. Those strategies translate well to remote sessions through discussion and assigned exercises. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Teaching and practicing those skills can be done over video or phone with real-time coaching and homework.Choosing the right blend of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences, and together they will try approaches that fit the person's situation. Adjustments can be made as the work progresses so the method stays practical and focused on daily life improvements.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations into conversation without requiring an office visit.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, anger, depression, addictions, parenting and related life challenges listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
She combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help people manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience working in social work and behavioral health settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, Montana LCSW, and practices in Montana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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