Debra Fitzgerald - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

22 years experience

About Debra Fitzgerald

As a licensed therapist in Tennessee, I bring over two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding the unique emotional landscapes of each person who enters my practice.

I specialize in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, stress, relationship dynamics, grief, substance use issues, and self-esteem challenges. My therapeutic work focuses on supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, social anxiety, substance use, body image concerns, and mood-related difficulties.

With particular expertise in grief, midlife transitions, and caregiver stress, I offer a nuanced and empathetic approach to healing. I’m committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal growth.

My practice embraces diverse perspectives and welcomes individuals from all backgrounds seeking understanding, healing, and emotional well-being. I strive to meet each client exactly where they are in their journey, offering compassionate guidance and evidence-based support.

Licenses

LPC-MHSP

2502

Professional experience

Addictions
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

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

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Gottman Method

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Debra is kind, sensitive, attentive and a wonderful person to talk to!”

“Excellent provider”

“I love that Debra is kind and considerate and she takes a gentle approach. She listens and also offers valuable advice and resources. She helps me to feel very comfortable and at ease as if I’m talking with an old friend.”

“Debra made therapy feel fun, approachable, and genuinely enjoyable — something I never thought I’d say. In the past, therapy felt like a chore, but now I actually look forward to my sessions. I’m so grateful to have found Debra. Therapists like her make a real difference, and she truly is my “BetterHelp".”

“Absolutely amazing would use her again for anytime in need!”

“She listens well and is extremely empathetic. She provides different tools and resources to help reach goals.”

“Debra Fitzgerald understands what I am feeling and going through. She has been very helpful in sending me books to find and read. She is very responsive to my posts online and very encouraging.”

“Debra always listened and provided good feedback to help me through issues.. she was always kind and thoughtful”

“Debra Fitzgerald is assisting me with grief - moving through, addressing it, expressing it, whatever phrase works best. Debra does a great job of adapting her presence as clinical and professional, warm and friendly, empathetic and understanding. I highly recommend Debra Fitzgerald”

“Debra’s been great”

“Ms. Fitzgerald is great. She listens to my conversation and offer ways to help cope with the unique situation I am going through.”

“She’s a wonderful listener, gives straight advice, and I can tell genuinely cares about my problems.”

“Debra has been a rock for me over the past year and continues to help me work through significant events and circumstances.”

“Debra has provided a welcoming space where I feel comfortable sharing my struggles. She listens well and is able to help me find perspective outside my experience. Debra has found many resources for me that I've found helpful in my therapy.”

“She is kind and compassionate and was able to help me untangle the overwhelming junk-drawer cable bundle that my emotions had become.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.