Debra Japzon Gillum, PhD

Licensed clinical psychologist in independent practice, experienced in treating children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma-related and adjustment disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, and autism spectrum disorder.

Dr. Gillum earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Denver, and she is licensed in TN, NC, and the Commonwealth of VA. Dr. Gillum has been providing behavioral health services to children and families for over 25 years. She has worked in a variety of settings, to include outpatient mental health, primary care, schools, and on US military installations in Germany and South Korea. Dr. Gillum’s primary focus is on child behavioral health problems and corresponding family therapy. She works with children of all ages presenting with a wide range of mental health concerns.

Dr. Gillum has a great deal of experience with autism spectrum disorders in toddlers to young adults. She performs autism diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy to address the full range of issues affecting individuals and families experiencing autism spectrum difficulties. She has been involved in the autism community for the last 20 years as a parent, behavioral health provider, volunteer, and board member for both a local autism society and special education parent council.

In addition to being an established child therapist, she also treats mood and anxiety disorders in women.