I am licensed in Louisiana with 21 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Jealousy, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
LA LPC 2515
LA LMFT MFT910
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Debra (Debbie) Whatley. 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 is as knowledgeable as she is personable. I was so stressed about starting therapy and I certainly got lucky in finding Debbie. There have been days where I went from feeling utterly defeated to completely uplifted and I would 100% recommend her to anyone going through any sort of difficulty in their life. 6/5 stars
Written on Oct 07, 2026 after therapy with Debra (Debbie) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I spent just a brief time with Debbie but in that time she helped me immensely with coping skills and other exercises to keep my mind right. Cannot recommend her enough!
Written on Nov 13, 2024 after therapy with Debra (Debbie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Best help I’ve ever gotten!
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Debra (Debbie) for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Debra is a gifted and capable therapist. I have gain some valuable tools and insight to help me navigate a significant trauma in my life. I would recommend her highly to anyone that needed to engage in a therapeutic environment.
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Debra (Debbie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Debbie is amazing! Don’t think twice just let her help. Sensible and Simple, experienced!
Written on Dec 11, 2023 after therapy with Debra (Debbie) for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Debbie is wonderful to talk to. Rather than just listen and ask me how I feel, she gives me practical life advice and coping techniques that truly work! She is skilled at her craft and I’m grateful I found her!
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Debra (Debbie) for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse