Deborah Coulston

With over 35 years of experience in alternative health care, Deborah Coulston, MA, MATS, CIMHP, CCTP, LMFT, brings a pioneering approach to the intersection of mental health and nutrition. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Deborah offers a unique blend of traditional psychotherapy and innovative holistic practices.

Deborah's expertise spans a wide range of specialties, including eating disorders, weight management, trauma resolution, and behavioral addictions. Her approach to therapy is both integrative and eclectic, combining cognitive therapy, solution-focused techniques, and narrative therapy with mindfulness meditation and expressive arts modalities. This multifaceted approach allows her to tailor treatment to each client's individual needs, addressing both mind and body in the pursuit of total health and well-being.

With a Master of Arts in Expressive Therapy from Lesley Graduate School and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Episcopal Divinity School, Deborah's educational background is as diverse as her clinical skills. She has achieved proficiency in psychodrama, art, music, dance, movement, and play therapies, offering both children and adults unique counseling methods. Her training also includes intensive study in mindfulness-based meditation and stress reduction techniques at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.

At The Family Wellness Center, Deborah provides a wide array of services, including individual and group psychotherapy, marital and family therapy, and specialized treatments for mood disorders, trauma, and behavioral addictions. She is particularly recognized for her outstanding work in the emerging field of nutrition psychology, where she integrates biochemistry, environment, emotions, and addictions to offer innovative approaches to treatment.

Deborah's commitment to holistic wellness extends beyond traditional therapy. She has created numerous intervention and prevention programs, particularly in the field of trauma recovery. Her workshops, such as "From Trauma to Transformation," offer safe, nurturing spaces for healing and personal growth. As a pioneer in nutritional psychotherapy, Deborah also offers hope to those struggling with addictions and mood disorders through integrated nutrient therapies and whole food plans.

In her practice, Deborah combines compassion and understanding with expertise and cutting-edge tools. She provides counseling services in a safe and nurturing environment, always supportive of her clients' journey towards healing and self-discovery. Whether working with individuals, couples, families, or groups, Deborah's goal remains constant: to assist clients in fulfilling their goals and embracing the healing process through a holistic, mind-body approach to wellness and well-being.