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.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, 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
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She listens well and is extremely empathetic. She provides different tools and resources to help reach goals.
Written on Jan 18, 2026 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Dec 30, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
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
Written on Oct 16, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and grief
Debra’s been great
Written on Sep 15, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, and coaching
She’s a wonderful listener, gives straight advice, and I can tell genuinely cares about my problems.
Written on Jul 17, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Debra has been a rock for me over the past year and continues to help me work through significant events and circumstances.
Written on Jul 10, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Jul 07, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
She is kind and compassionate and was able to help me untangle the overwhelming junk-drawer cable bundle that my emotions had become.
Written on Jun 03, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Debra is a great listener and I love that she has given me worksheets and suggested classes and groups. I am looking forward to working with her.
Written on May 02, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and compassion fatigue
Very knowledgeable. Great listener.
Written on Apr 07, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Debra is very conscientious and caring about my situation. A great listener ands always provides ways for me to cope. Always look forward to my weekly session. But especially this past session.
Written on Apr 05, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
She was very attentive and a great listener.
Written on Jan 27, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Debra is the greatest therapist I’ve ever had. I’m not the best at keeping appointments, so whenever I have to reschedule or something of that nature, she is very understanding and I’m so appreciative of that.
Written on Nov 12, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Debra is very professional, understanding and available.
Written on Sep 28, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have talked with Debra Fitzgerald only twice so far, but the Lady has a wonderful listening ear, compassion, understanding and some great advice. I feel like I can trust her, and she can relate to current situations I find myself in with my aging mother. Debra has empathy, and she seems always willing to listen, and gently suggests what I can do to lift my spirit and refocus on what is a healthier outlook! I look forward to working with her more and I would highly recommend her! Because of her friendly sense of compassion and understanding and patience with me rambling on, I think I can call her friend. Thanks Debra - <3
Written on Sep 07, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
The most serene and knowledgeable therapist I’ve ever seen!
Written on Aug 12, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kind, caring and easy to talk to. Would highly recommend!
Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and adhd
I’ve only had one session so far. I can confidently say Debra is amazing at her job! She made me feel comfortable heard and was a great listener. I can’t wait to work with her more in the future. I’d highly recommend her to anyone wanting to just talk or work on their own mental health. I love how this app has helped erase the stigma around mental health.
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
She is a great therapist and has been there a lot of times and messaged me when I really needed it.
Written on Nov 29, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
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