Debbie Thornton-McGrath

Licensed Professional Counselor · Counseling By Penny And Debbie

mental health Dallas, TX

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
17 years
since Aug 2009
Gender
Female

Experience

Licensed Professional CounselorCurrent
Counseling By Penny And Debbie
Since Aug 2009 · 17 years · Dallas, TX

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor’s Degree · Elementary Education and Teaching
Tarleton State University
Master’s Degree · Counseling Psychology
University of North Texas
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented

Professional Overview

Debbie Thornton-McGrath is a Licensed Professional Counselor, currently affiliated with Counseling By Penny And Debbie, based in Dallas, TX. As a mental health, Thornton-McGrath contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Dallas, TX. They have been with Counseling By Penny And Debbie for 17 years. Thornton-McGrath holds academic credentials, including Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education and Teaching and Master’s Degree, Counseling Psychology, from University of Missouri-Columbia and Tarleton State University. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Dallas, TX healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Debbie Thornton-McGrath is one of them.
  • 3,824 mental health professionals are based in TX (out of 101,235 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • Typical mental health compensation in TX: $38,000 – $96,000 (median $56,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in TX: Sole Proprietor (260), Private Practice (59), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (55).
  • 6% of mental health professionals in TX hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 84% of mental health professionals in TX have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Debbie Thornton-McGrath located?

Debbie Thornton-McGrath is based in Dallas, TX. They are currently affiliated with Counseling By Penny And Debbie.

What is Debbie Thornton-McGrath's specialty?

Debbie Thornton-McGrath specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licensed Professional Counselor.

Where does Debbie Thornton-McGrath currently work?

Debbie Thornton-McGrath currently works at Counseling By Penny And Debbie. They have been there for 17 years.

What is Debbie Thornton-McGrath's educational background?

Debbie Thornton-McGrath attended University of Missouri-Columbia and Tarleton State University.

How do I contact Debbie Thornton-McGrath for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a mental health professional in TX?

mental health professionals in TX typically earn $38,000 to $96,000 annually, with a median of $56,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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