What was Debra Masters’ professional background?
Debra Masters, a social worker in private practice, conducted an initial interview with Stephanie Railsback, a young woman also working in the helping professions, who was conflicted about her sexual orientation. Debra was a lesbian herself, open, but discreetly so. As the interview proceeded Debra was increasingly distracted by the question of whether she should disclose her sexual orientation to this client and, if so, when. Her anxiety intensified to such a degree that she had to leave the interview to compose herself and decide what to do to resolve this dilemma.
Debra worked as a health educator for ten years after receiving her Bachelor’s degree. She provided services for sex education and substance abuse prevention at a mental health center and a women’s clinic. After receiving her Master’s degree she worked at a faith-based counseling center for three years until she disclosed her sexual orientation to her supervisor. He stated that there was an agency policy that precluded gay or lesbian therapists from providing services, so Debra resigned from the position. Debra then worked as a community organizer with a faith-based organization that provided transitional services for persons moving to independent living. Debra had maintained a part-time private practice since earning her MSW.
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