Our Team

Each member of the Vivid team brings compassion, clinical expertise, and a steady presence to adolescents in crisis. Learn more about the individuals who help create the structure and safety students need to stabilize and take next steps.

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Steve DeBois, Ph.D.

PSYCHOLOGIST

Steve received his Doctorate from the University of Tulsa with an emphasis in child and adolescent clinical psychology. He has worked in residential and wilderness therapy for over 20 years, and brings a wealth of knowledge in treating clinically complex clients.

Steve emphasizes a resiliency model in his work, stressing the importance of helping youth develop skills to cope with everyday challenges and difficulties in order to build self-esteem and sense of accomplishment. Steve specializes in working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD, and learning issues.

"My favorite part of working with teens is helping them to combat their negative self-talk patterns of 'I can't,' so that they are able to see themselves as capable and confident."