I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked as a mental health professional for the past 16 years in New Jersey. During the past seven years I have also worked in the capacity of a Licensed Social Worker. I have enjoyed helping individuals navigate through life's journey. My area of expertise includes substance abuse; depression; anxiety; anger management; communication challenges; elderly care; relationship conflicts; goal planning; blended family challenges; and parenting.
I have enjoyed linking the consumer to services that will help them to overcome obstacles in their life. While working with individuals and families I have helped consumers to develop coping skills to manage various life challenges. During my years of practice, I have provided compassionate and client centered therapy. I am a good listener and have a passion for helping consumers achieve their full potential.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Cancer, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, Mood disorders , Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC06050400
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Debbie Bradham McElveen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Debbie has been a true light on my journey in finding myself and my relationships
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months
Great Therapist!! I really enjoy our sessions and she has definitely helped improve my outlook on life.
Written on Dec 14, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
During our session Debbie was listening to my concerns and she gave me good advice, we were having a conversation as if we knew each other from so long and it was actually our first time speaking. I felt very comfortable speaking about my situation with her, she was interacting with me answering questions and advising me, I recommend 100%
Written on Dec 11, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Kind, respectful, amazing listener, always there for me. Definitely one of my main support systems. I would highly recommend. As a woman of color, it’s great to have that relatability going into each session. She is overall a great woman. I would recommend her as a therapist to anyone and I have recommended her. I hope to keep her for a long-time through my life journey.
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is very kind and she listens to me she brang me clarity in a lot that I worried about in which now I don’t
Written on Aug 21, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Miss Debbie is amazing!! She’s a great listener and offers great advice. She’s very sweet and can be funny too!
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd