Deborah Anne Tome (M.S.S.W., L.C.S.W.) is a licensed clinical social worker, trauma-informed therapist, and motivational voice dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives. With a career spanning over four decades, Deborah has been licensed in the field of social work since 1978. She holds a Master of Social Work from Portland State University and completed doctoral-level coursework in Clinical Psychology at Union Institute. Her clinical expertise is further supported by certifications in SASSI, MMPI, substance abuse counseling, and vocational evaluation.

Her work is deeply rooted in both clinical expertise and lived experience. Beyond her credentials, Deborah has overcome life-threatening illness, strokes, personal loss, and trauma. Throughout her journey, she developed the powerful “Conquering Survivor” philosophy, transforming pain into strength.

Deborah has worked with countless individuals, guiding them beyond survival and into resilience and purpose. Her mission is to challenge limiting beliefs, break the “victim mindset,” and empower others to rise as warriors in their own lives.