About Debra
Debra Kemp helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She supports people facing relationship and family tension, trauma and grief, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career questions, bipolar mood challenges, and ADHD. Debra is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Georgia with ten years of experience.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on practical steps and building on strengths already present in daily routines.
How Debra works
Debra encourages small, manageable changes that make a real difference over time. In sessions she talks through specific problems and helps set achievable goals. Work may include coping strategies for overwhelming feelings, ways to reduce cravings and manage anger, or tools to boost motivation and confidence.
She also addresses the emotional effects of trauma, grief, and changes in life roles. Debra aims for a collaborative approach. She listens first, then suggests techniques matched to a person’s needs and pace.
Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted as life shifts. People who choose her can expect direct feedback, concrete homework between sessions, and support for practical life steps like parenting or career transitions. The focus is on useful, day-to-day tools that help people feel steadier and more in control.
What Debra works with
The areas below are the ones Debra selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
Also listed
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Georgia |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Debra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety, anger, and stress. These skills help people manage strong feelings in the moment and reduce their impact on daily life.She also uses goal-oriented coaching methods to address motivation, career concerns, and building self-esteem. This involves setting short-term, achievable goals and tracking progress week to week. For addictions and compassion fatigue, Debra emphasizes relapse prevention strategies and self-care routines that fit into busy schedules.
Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Debra listens to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences and then tests approaches that feel like a good fit. Sessions are adjusted over time based on what helps most, so the plan evolves with the client.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this kind of work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be a simpler option if bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or between-session support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and to keep momentum between appointments.
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