Deborah Saper, LMFT

Therapist, Educator, Business Consultant, CEO

Deborah Saper has over 30 years of experience provided various levels of support in education, mental health and business development and wellness.  Deborah began her career working as a classroom assistant then a classroom teacher with children with special needs and their families.  As her career progressed, gifted opportunities of working with extraordinary families and supporting systems, Deborah pursued a degree in marriage and family therapy with an emphasis on social justice impact on family, education, health and wellness and oppressive/empowering systems of service.

During the course of years prior to relocating to Massachusetts, Deborah spent her time in NJ and PA as a therapist, founder and CEO of Embracing Family in NJ, taught college courses in sociology and psychology and provided therapeutic martial arts  at Choice Martial Arts which was found and run by her husband.  

Deborah has worked decades revitalizing services provided by non-profit and for-profit organizations.  She worked at Vineland Developmental Center (the first developmental center in the country); Ancora State Psychiatric Hospital; Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital, Bridgewater State Hospital; and Arbour Hospitals in Massachusetts.  As a clinician, hospital administrator, and business owner, Deborah is eager to bring forward strength-based services to the constituents  of Massachusetts.

Providing consultation and therapeutic services has been fulfilling and meaningful.  Deborah looks forward to continuing this mission with Embracing Family, A relationship Education Resource Center.