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Dr. Dayton is Licensed in NH, TX and MA and is part of Psypact (APIT 6913). She has more than 30 years of experience in psychology and works Adolescents, Women, Men. She is trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy to treat trauma. She Is a member WPATH, Division 44 (Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity) and Division 35 (Psychology of Women) of the APA . She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and two Master's degrees --one in Gender Studies and one in Clinical Psychology. You can read more about Dr. Dayton at: www.debradayton.com

I understand that your life is complex and there are various demands and expectations at different life stages that can be impacted by situational and mental health struggles. It’s important to be mindful of the interaction between those demands and your stage of life. My experiences are diverse. I have worked for over twenty years with individuals, couples, and groups across the lifespan and socioeconomic spectrum by providing a range of clinical services including assessment, consultation, and psychotherapy. I know how challenging asking for help can be and I strive to work collaboratively with clients, both validating your feelings and experiences while helping you to uncover patterns and obstacles that are holding you back from reaching your goals. I seek to provide treatment in an integrative way, utilizing Solution-Focused, Interpersonal, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Using these modalities we will focus not just on difficulties, but on areas of strength and positive coping mechanisms. As part of my work, I am always happy to collaborate with medical doctors, attorneys, in-home therapeutic teams, and school systems to ensure that all providers working with you or your family are in sync with the goals you are striving to achieve. I received my Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England and completed a pre-doctoral APA accredited clinical internship at The Village for Children and Families in Hartford, CT. I completed my post-doctoral work at Wheeler Clinic, Inc. I am a member of the American Psychological Association. In my free time I love spending time with my family, cooking, photography, and travel.