Debra Fitzgerald, LPC-MHSP

Therapist in Tennessee

Debra Fitzgerald is a licensed professional counselor with 22 years of clinical experience in Tennessee.

License 2502 · Tennessee Expires May 2027
NPI 1316273865 · national registry
Experience and languages 22+ years in practice English

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About Debra

Debra Fitzgerald is a licensed professional counselor with 22 years of clinical experience in Tennessee. She supports people facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and problems with relationships and self-esteem. She also helps when life feels out of balance because of career change, caregiving demands, or medical challenges.

Her work is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions are conversational and practical. She listens first, then helps set small, doable steps clients can try between visits.

Background and approach

Progress is built one conversation at a time. Debra draws on client-centered ideas to keep the work grounded in each person’s own goals and values. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood.

She also applies the Gottman Method when relationship habits are part of the concern. Clients come for a mix of issues - from substance and process addictions to body image and eating concerns, from panic attacks to life-stage transitions. She pays close attention to caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and end-of-life concerns.

The aim is to make coping feel more manageable and daily life more livable. Her practice is welcoming to diverse backgrounds and to people exploring identity and intimacy-related issues. Debra works in English and offers a calm, steady approach that focuses on clear steps and real-world change.

Credentials

LPC-MHSP (Tennessee): License 2502 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1316273865 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Debra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
LGBT
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Aging and geriatric issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Approaches Debra names

These are the approaches Debra names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

How Debra’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Debra uses a few clear approaches that fit well with remote work. The Gottman Method focuses on interaction patterns and communication habits; online sessions can include skill-building exercises and guided conversations to change those patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s goals and experience, so sessions online start with listening and then move at the client’s pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and often includes short practical exercises that can be done between sessions.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together decide which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helping and what feels workable in daily life.

Online formats offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is easier. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, and when someone needs support between scheduled calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and try different ways of working to find what helps most.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Debra often help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, eating concerns, addictions, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and practical, combining listening with clear, doable steps clients can practice between sessions.

What is her professional background?

Debra has 22 years of clinical experience working as a therapist in Tennessee focused on a wide range of mental health and life-transition issues.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds the credential LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats does she provide?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for therapy sessions.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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