Therapist profile
Debra Shelton, LPC, LMHC
Florida
Licensed counselor - Codependency and anxiety
Continue with DebraWhere Debra stands
- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- License
- LPC, Tennessee / 2805; LPC, Mississippi / 2175; LMHC, Florida / MH 14340
- NPI
- 1629252093
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Codependency support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Debra
Debra Shelton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 22 years of practice experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, trauma and grief. Her work also includes codependency, caregiver stress, blended family tensions, and sleep or self-esteem issues.
Her style is direct and conversational. Sessions are interactive and practical. She listens for what is getting in the way and helps clients try new ways of coping. Expect clear feedback, problem-solving, and exercises you can use between meetings.
Debra draws from cognitive behavioral methods and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses client-centered principles to focus on each person's values and choices. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when people want support with addiction or readiness to change.
She frames work around small, concrete steps rather than big promises. Clients learn skills to handle mood shifts, set limits, and manage daily stressors. The goal is to make everyday life feel more manageable and less reactive.
Debra practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. International clients may be accepted. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online booking flow.
How sessions work
How Debra applies therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, then choosing actions that match personal values. This can help with anxiety, codependency patterns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. That approach is useful for depression, sleep problems, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, helping people clarify their goals and strengths.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what has helped before, and what feels doable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
The biography does not state specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. They also let people try methods like behavioral experiments and mindfulness practices in real-life settings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and tools to suit each person's daily routine.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep issues, and codependency.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is interactive, direct, and casual. Sessions focus on practical problem solving and trying new behaviors between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including addiction recovery and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida. The credentials listed are TN LPC and FL LMHC MH as provided.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients according to the provided information.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.