Debra Cox-Howard
Identities & Language
- Cis Woman
- Straight/Heterosexual
- Black or African American
- Christian
- Language: English
Education & License
Debra earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona. She double-majored in Medical Technology/Microbiology and double-minored in Chemistry/Psychology. She earned her masters in counseling degree from the University of Phoenix. She holds dual licenses in the state of Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor
CAPS Service Teams
- Counseling
- Couples
- Substance Abuse
Role at CAPS
Debra is the Assistant Director at CAPS. Her time is divided between direct clinical service to students, administrative responsibilities, and overseeing CAPS clinical services.
Specialty Populations
- BIPOC
- Student Athletes
Specialty Areas
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Crisis
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict/Family of Origin
- Gambling
- Grief
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Non-Suicidal Self-Injury/Self-Harm
- Panic
- Peer Relationships
- Performance & Test Anxiety
- Racial Trauma
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Compassion-Based
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Neurolinguistic
- Solution-Focused
Insurance & Payment Options
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Campus Care
- Cigna
- Fee for Service
- HealthNet
- United Health Care/Optum
- United Student Health Insurance
Professional Interests
Debra's clinical work focuses on substance abuse prevention and recovery, time and stress management, multicultural issues, social justice, relationships and general counseling using an eclectic approach including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and person-centered approaches.
Personal Interests
Debra enjoys traveling (especially to the beach and tropical climates), learning about different cultures and customs, reading, is an avid "foodie," enjoys the theater and the Arts, and has a special place in her heart for dogs
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