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Debra Shelton, LPC, LMHC
Florida
LPC and LMHC - Stress and anxiety focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Debra
Debra Shelton is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and an LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with 22 years of clinical experience. She practices from Florida and works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and low self-esteem.
Her approach is straightforward and interactive. Sessions are conversational and direct, with a focus on noticing patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related methods to help people test new ways of responding and solve practical problems.
Debra also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques. That mix is used to help clients set concrete goals, try small changes, and build skills for coping with life transitions and caregiver stress. She supports people facing blended family issues, divorce and separation, substance concerns, and family-of-origin difficulties.
Work in sessions often includes identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing alternative responses, and planning steps to reduce avoidance. Clients learn strategies for managing guilt, shame, loneliness, and compassion fatigue. The style is casual and respectful, with an emphasis on practical tools rather than abstract talk.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Debra accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Debra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test small changes, and build concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values, accept difficult feelings, and take value-driven action despite discomfort. Client-Centered Therapy provides a conversational, nonjudgmental stance that lets people lead the discussion while the therapist listens and reflects.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining CBT exercises, ACT strategies, and client-centered conversation across sessions as needs change.
The biography does not specify which online formats she uses, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt worksheets, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practices to work over distance so people can practice tools between sessions.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, and low self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is interactive, direct, casual and respectful. Sessions focus on practical skills and testing new ways of responding to problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience working with adults on a range of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Florida; her credential listing includes TN LPC and FL LMHC MH.
In what language are sessions offered and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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