It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take those first steps toward change - I’m glad you're here. I’m a licensed therapist in Tennessee, Mississippi and Florida with 22 years of experience and I have been providing services for Betterhelp for the past 6 years. Whether you are feeling stuck or facing big challenges in your life, counseling can be helpful and rewarding for anyone wanting positive change.
I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and many other challenges. I also work with those recovering from narcissistic abuse. My therapy style is interactive, direct, casual and respectful. I want to provide a safe space for you to explore your challenges and solutions.
I use principles of different therapies such as cognitive behavior therapy, ACT, and humanistic counseling. In other words, I believe you have the answers within you and we can work together to uncover them and to find solutions. You will learn new problem solving skills that you can apply to future challenges and try on some new perspectives and new behaviors in an effort to bring about the change you would like in your life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Debra is very compassionate, kind and insightful. She is direct, while simultaneously encouraging. So far, I am receiving excellent counsel that is helping me to heal. I highly recommend her!
Written on Feb 06, 2026 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Debra is an incredibly supportive therapist who truly listens. I always feel heard, understood, and encouraged in a safe, compassionate space. Her thoughtful guidance and genuine care have made a meaningful difference in my growth and well-being. I'm 100% team Debra:)
Written on Jan 16, 2026 after therapy with Debra for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Debra gave me the tools to be able to navigate life situations in a way that gives me optimal opportunity for success. I appreciate her greatly!
Written on Dec 30, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Debra is the best!!!!
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts
Great listener and is very helpful
Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Debra has been so supportive, caring, and informative with my needs and taking care of my discomforts in life. I appreciate her and highly recommend her!!!
Written on Oct 06, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
She listens and make good solid recommendations
Written on Jul 24, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Ms. Debra is amazing. She is extremely considerate of my needs abd always checking in with me even when we don’t have appointments. She’s helped me get through a really tough time. Very grateful for her.
Written on Jun 30, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Debra is very quickly someone that you can feel comfortable with sharing your thoughts and feelings. She listens to you and also makes you think. Sometimes we all forget to stop and think before reacting. She taught me different ways of communicating with others that I’ve found very easy to use in my daily interactions with others. Debra was always punctual and communication was done quickly through texting. She’s made me laugh along the way, but also made me feel confident and comfortable with myself again. I’m truly happy and appreciative that our paths have met. She’s a really good listener and gives great advice. I would definitely recommend her to others needing help.
Written on Apr 19, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I love how attentive Mrs Shelton is and I love the assignment that she gives me after my sessions. It helps me to really put the work in and I do see a change in myself.
Written on Apr 18, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Debra seems to know just the questions to ask to help me make connections in my mind that I had never thought about. She gets right to the crux of the issues I need help with.
Written on Mar 12, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Debra has so far been great and helping me stay goal oriented.
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Just started talking and have felt more comfortable about approaching my concerns with someone than I expected. I am a lot less skeptical about taking to someone because of how she has handled my situation
making me comfortable and more constructive about my chances
Written on Sep 15, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression
Therapy with Ms. Debra is helping me navigate through a very difficult, confusing time in my life. She’s the first therapist I’ve ever had and I hope to use her for as long as I need one.
Written on Sep 13, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and relationship issues
Debra is an absolute delight to work with. Such great insight.
Being able to work with her has allowed me to move forward with life and gain new insight and confidence!
Thanks Debra for your guidance, kindness. It's been a pleasure.
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Truly a fabulous therapist. It doesn’t get better than Deborah.
Written on Dec 30, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
I was very lucky to have been paired with Debra. I was very wound up when we first spoke and she was able to listen and advise and totally clear my head. Can’t recommend working with Debra enough. 10 out of 10.
Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Debra has helped me immensely! I was afraid therapy would be uncomfortable, but she makes it easy and understands my concerns. She’s easy to reach and to schedule. I highly recommend her!
Written on Oct 10, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Debra is a caring professional who I would highly recommend. She helped me tremendously
Bob Bennett
Written on Feb 05, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She’s been amazing so far
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Debra is a great therapist. She gently guides me to find solutions for problems within myself. Debra listens carefully and patiently.
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I have enjoyed each message interaction and therapy session with Debra. I chose to speak with her through messaging as I felt I could be much more honest with her and myself. She has responsed well to me and has given great insight during sessions and homework to keep working daily.
Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger management
Debra is hanging in there with me in a tough situation.
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Debra is awesome!
Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Debra Shelton is excellent and supportive in her advise and a great listener
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Debra helped me SO much during the year I was in therapy. The advice, perspectives, and tools she offered me during our sessions really helped me work through some heavy trauma/issues. I’ve come a long way since I started therapy with her. I’m so glad I met her and I know I will continue to benefit from what I learned from her. She is wonderful!
Written on Jul 30, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 11 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Debra is a warm, professional therapist with needed insight and direction into my healing journey.
Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
I have enjoyed talking to Debra these past few months. She asks great questions that help me get to the bottom of issues and she offers intelligent insight. I also appreciate her candid responses. She is very responsive to my messages and she checks in on me if she hasn’t heard from me in a while. Overall, I believe she is very experienced and professional. I feel like she has helped me a lot.
Written on Dec 15, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Debra is wonderful
Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ms. Shelton is a wonderful listener & very compassionate as well as insightful.
Written on Jul 04, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Debra has helped me really get to the heart of my issues and how to deal with them and conquer them. The resources and insight she provides is invaluable. I am so thankful for her after seeing so many different therapists/ counselors, she os the one that made the difference in my life
Written on May 14, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and compassion fatigue
I like how she is straight forward and keeps things honest. She does make sure to not offend or make me uncomfortable but I like having open honesty to really work on the stuff needing to be discussed.
Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She is so kind and so helpful! She makes me feel heard and acknowledged. I’m so thankful I chose BetterHelp and have Debra Shelton as my counselor!
Written on Apr 15, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks
She is a great listener and expert on helping me to manage my thoughts.
Written on Apr 15, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 1 year and 11 months
I've never felt such ease with talking to a therapist. Debra has given me support through tough times and had also given me information that helps me understand myself. I like that it's not always about feelings, but also about resources and information. It will help me grow.
Written on Mar 18, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Debra got me through 2020 and a new diagnosis of generalized anxiety. I could have gotten through this past year without her guidance and expertise.
Written on Mar 12, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I really like that she has stayed in touch over months of things being ok for me. Because I started feeling like I needed her again and that week I heard back
from her.
Written on Mar 02, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
SHE IS THE BEST, AND IT FELT SO GOOD TO TO LOGIN TO SEE HER..
Written on Feb 22, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 10 months on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, and adhd
Debra has been a great help over the last several months of my mental health journey. She always listens to what I have to say and really helps me dig down into the cause of my negative thoughts and feelings to help me change my perspective.
Written on Jan 09, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 6 months
Debra is an empathetic listener and strives to help me find my own answers. She has deep knowledge of counseling practices and techniques.
Written on Jul 23, 2020 after therapy with Debra for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
This has been a wonderful experience. Debra always asks the right questions to make you think and assess things. I have learned so much about myself since starting my sessions with her!
Written on Jul 17, 2020 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
I’ve had an amazing couple of sessions with Debra! We instantly hit it off on a few comment career paths, which gave her the ability to not only be relatable but extremely compassionate. Looking forward to my continuous sessions and personal growth. Thanks Debra!
Written on May 29, 2020 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Debra is wonderful! She gives great advice but more more than anything she is honest and transparent.... which is hard to find. Debra is also genuine and thoughtful. If you have the opportunity to have her as your counselor you will not regret it. She is one of the best!
Written on May 25, 2020 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Debra is so great. She listens and offers advice and different perspectives. She talks to me not at me.
Written on May 01, 2020 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
Debra is encouraging and supportive. She is a great listener, which helps me to process since I am a verbal processor. She is good at asking questions that help me to move forward and get a better understanding of how I got here, where I am and where I would like to go.
Written on Feb 04, 2020 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks
Debra Shelton is a wonderful counselor. She listens and asks questions which make me see things in a different light. She is caring and understanding. I am extremely pleased with her counseling abilities.
Written on Dec 17, 2019 after therapy with Debra for 3 months
Debra is a kind natured person. Great listener and is very solutions oriented. I feel very supported by Debra and working with her has helped me tremendously
Written on Dec 04, 2019 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Although I have only had 2 sessions with Debra at this time, I have been pleased with the times. She is very patient, and intuitive. I appreciate being able to open up and get an honest second viewpoint from her.
Written on Nov 19, 2019 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
She has been extremely polite and understanding.
Written on Oct 29, 2019 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I would like to say that so far Debra Shelton has helped me tremendously and we have really just gotten started. I'm new to therapy and have been stand offish in the past but she makes me feel comfortable and able to open up. I would recommend her for sure!
Written on Oct 01, 2019 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Debra has been a great listener, never is judgemental, and is good about helping me see things more realistically. I have a lot of different issues I am working on. I guess I’m a bit of a complicated case. But she has been up to the challenge, responds quickly to messages and has always been there when I need her. One of the most important things is that you feel you can really open up to your therapist and I feel that I can talk to her about whatever I need to.
Written on Sep 06, 2019 after therapy with Debra for 3 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, eating disorders, and self esteem
Debra really listens and give me great support. I know she is looking out for my mental well being.
Written on Aug 14, 2019 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks
After working with Debra for just a couple of months, I have seen my anxiety drastically reduce. I learned a tremendous amount from her about how to manage and effectively cope with anxiety and trauma. I have seen great results when putting these new things into practice. She is very patient, kind, and understanding. I found it easy to open up to her. She is also very good about checking in and making sure I am on track to becoming a better version of myself.
Written on Jul 24, 2019 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
She offers many different ways to solve my problems and issues. She replies quickly to messages, too. I feel like my life is coming back together with the use of this program and through her help.
Written on Jun 08, 2019 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
She’s great. Wise. Resourceful and accessible.
Written on May 07, 2019 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks
I’ve been blessed to be connected with such a wonderful woman of God, this was the best choice. Ms. Debra was able to give me the information I needed that would get me through my day or weeks.
Written on Mar 12, 2019 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks
She’s a very kind natured person. Great listener and is very solutions oriented. I feel very supported by Debra and working with her has helped me tremendously
Written on Mar 10, 2019 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
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