Dr. Deborah Vinall

therapist, writer, speaker

Welcome! I’m a Dutch Canadian writer and therapist living in Los Angeles, raising a delightful teenage son with my supportive husband and the obligatory author’s cat. As a Doctor of Psychology and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I run a private practice specializing in helping individuals heal from traumatic life experiences and painful relationship dynamics.

 

In 2021 and 2022, I published my first two books, Gaslighting: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide and Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens. These books were born from years of practicing therapy and a genuine desire to connect with, support, and bring healing to others beyond the walls of my office.

 

Get to know me through my books, blog, and social media, where I share videos on practicing self-care, healing from trauma, relationships, and a range of other topics!

compassion. courage. creativity.


Gaslighting: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide

Gaslighting is a targeted form of manipulation, deception, and control that makes you doubt your own perceptions and memories. Whether you’ve experienced gaslighting or emotional abuse from someone in your life—or you think you might have—Gaslighting: A Step-By-Step Recovery Guide gives you the tools to recognize it and the steps to begin healing.


Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens

We are greater than the trauma and pain we may experience in our life. This workbook illuminates how healing is possible, explores what trauma is, and shows teens how they can embrace their emotions while developing resiliency. Help teens find a renewed sense of hope as they learn how to work through their trauma and improve their mental health.

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