Where education, research, and practice meet climate, place, and mental health.
Rooted in curiosity and guided by purpose, I offer teaching, training, consultation, counseling, and supervision grounded in relational and systems-aware practice. Let’s explore what’s possible—together.
Debbie C. Sturm, PhD, LPC (VA), LPCC-S (OH)
I’m a counselor educator, licensed counselor, and scholar–practitioner working at the intersection of climate, place, and mental health. I partner with individuals, professionals, and organizations through teaching, research, counseling, supervision, and consultation to support thoughtful, sustainable responses to change. My work is grounded in relational, systems-aware, and place-based practice, including climate-informed mental health, disaster response, and forest therapy. This site offers multiple ways to connect, learn, and build something meaningful together.
The Four Pathways
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Learn with Me
Education • Scholarship
A space for inquiry, reflection, and learning at the intersection of climate, place, and mental health—through teaching, writing, scholarship, and educator preparation. -
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Work with Me
Training • Consultation
Opportunities to collaborate through speaking, training, consultation, and climate-informed professional development for organizations, educators, and communities. -
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Heal with Me
Counseling • Supervision • Forest Therapy
Counseling, clinical supervision, and forest therapy grounded in relational, systems-aware, and place-based practice, supporting individuals and clinicians navigating change, loss, and transition. -
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Build Systems with Me
CACREP • Program Leadership
Support for counselor education programs through CACREP consulting, accreditation leadership, curriculum design, and program development focused on sustainable systems of care and learning.
