Type Of Business:
Professional treatment center
Expertise:
Mental health; Marriage and family counseling.
Major Product/SVS:
Counseling services for mental health and substance abuse
Favorite Business Publication:
The Wall Street Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Billiards; Table tennis
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Biblical Studies, Graduate School, Pensacola Christian College, Cum Laude (2004); Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling, Biblical Seminary (1988); Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Washington Bible College (1979)
Affiliations Awards:
National Board for Certified Counselors; Lifetime Member, Cambridge Who’s Who; Former Board Member, Hudson Valley Interest Group, New York Mental Health Counselors Association
State/Country of Origin:
MD/USA
Children's Names:
Jesse and David
Date of Distinction:
6/10/2011
Work History:
Licensed Professional Counselor, Pennsylvania Counseling Services (2007-Present); Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Private Practice, Hyde Park, NY (2006-2007)
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
He would like to be remembered as a genuine man of integrity and sincerity.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
He would like to abuse stopped. He states, "If people were more selfless, they wouldn't exploit and hurt one another.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
He would have lunch with Irvin D. Yalom, M.D., author of "Existential Psychotherapies," because he is a caring, in-depth treatment provider.
Charity:
Volunteer, Local Church; American Cancer Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to the support he has received from excellent teachers and consistent role models.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his desire to help people.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Debinski wrote "Excellent Marriage" and it was published in 2001. Dr. Debinski is currently researching and writing his second book entitled, "Healthy Children, Healthy Lives."
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Providing psychotherapy for children, adults, couples, and families.
Education Certifications:
National Certified Counselor; Board-Certified Human Services Practitioner; Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Pennsylvania; Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of New York
Awards/Honors:
Distinguished Service Award, Tamaqua Police Department and Tamaqua Crime Watch Association (1982); Professional of the Year in Counseling, Cambridge Who’s Who
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Debinski hopes to improve the quality and depth of care, and expand the practice in order to help more people. He also intends to write more books in the area of mental health, and marriage and family.