Debra Fitzgerald , LPC-MHSP

Debra Fitzgerald is a licensed therapist practicing in Tennessee with 22 years of clinical experience. She holds the LPC-MHSP credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider, and brings a calm, attentive presence to work with people facing difficult life situations.

Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, self-esteem, eating and body image concerns, career questions, and depression. She also supports clients dealing with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, cancer and hospice-related needs, family-of-origin and family problems, isolation and loneliness, midlife transitions, and various mood and panic-related disorders. Debra works with those coping with process addictions and substance use as well as the ripple effects these issues can have on relationships and daily functioning.

Debra emphasizes an individualized, empathetic approach that helps people explore their emotions, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change. She aims to meet each person where they are, offering evidence-informed techniques alongside a respectful, nonjudgmental stance so clients can develop practical skills and deeper self-understanding over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online options with Debra Fitzgerald

Debra integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and aspects of the Gottman Method into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients are heard and guided to find their own solutions - it is especially helpful for improving self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating life changes. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. The Gottman Method offers structured tools for couples to improve communication and repair relationship patterns, which can be useful for intimacy and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Debra works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors techniques and pacing so the therapy fits the client rather than the other way around.

Online therapy with Debra is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to access consistent support, maintain progress between sessions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each individual.