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Entry 144587Georgia / United States

Debra Kemp

Debra Kemp, LPC

Georgia 10 years in practice

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Licensed Professional Counselor - stress and addictions

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions and anger
  • Self esteem work

About Debra

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 10 years of experience. Debra Kemp helps people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions and anger, and build self‑esteem and motivation. She works with concerns such as depression, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Debra treats clients as the experts of their own stories. She focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on identifying strengths and small, doable changes. She encourages clients to notice patterns and try concrete strategies that fit their day-to-day life.

Her background includes a decade of clinical work in Georgia as an LPC. That experience includes helping people through difficult life changes and supporting those recovering from substance use. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions without prescribing a single fixed method.

In a session Debra listens for what matters most to the client. She then outlines clear next steps and homework when useful. Sessions may include skill practice, problem-solving, and checking how strategies worked since the last visit.

People who choose Debra can expect straightforward language and a focus on measurable progress. She asks practical questions and helps clients set short-term goals that move toward longer-term change.

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Therapeutic approaches used in virtual sessions

Debra draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address specific problems. She emphasizes approaches that teach skills people can use right away, such as cognitive strategies for identifying unhelpful thoughts and behavioral steps to change routines. These kinds of techniques are useful for anxiety, depression, and problems with motivation or self‑esteem.

She also incorporates strategies aimed at managing substance use and addictive behaviors. That work focuses on recognizing triggers, building coping plans, and practicing alternative responses to urges. For trauma and grief she uses stabilizing methods that prioritize pacing and symptom management before moving into deeper processing.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Debra will work with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and preferences. She reviews progress regularly and adjusts the plan if something isn’t working.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often tailor session length and homework to what fits a person’s schedule and daily life.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self‑esteem, depression, relationship issues, trauma and grief, parenting and career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses direct, practical conversations that focus on strengths and measurable steps. Sessions often include skill practice and problem-solving tasks to try between meetings.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 10 years of professional experience working as a counselor in Georgia.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Georgia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients abroad?

She does not accept international clients.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Debra Kemp

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