- Anxiety and phobias
- CBT and mindfulness
- Solution-focused goals
About Debra
Debra Pittman is an LCSW - Licensed Certified Social Worker in Arkansas with 17 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with mood challenges, attention concerns, parenting strain, and sleep problems.
She uses a straightforward, person-focused style. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most and identifying small, practical steps. She works with clients to build coping skills and clearer routines that fit everyday life.
Debra draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking patterns and test new behaviors. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in each person’s goals and strengths. Mindfulness practices are introduced to slow racing thoughts and improve sleep and focus.
Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy are part of her toolbox for people who want to reframe difficult events and set concrete, short-term goals. These methods are used alongside trauma-focused approaches when needed for abuse or loss.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She helps people notice what is working, try small changes, and adjust plans if something does not fit. Sessions are aimed at helping clients manage symptoms, handle stress, and move toward clearer daily routines and improved functioning.
How her approaches translate to online work
Debra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT often involves short exercises and homework that can be reviewed together in session to reduce anxiety or panic symptoms.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on the client’s goals and strengths. This approach supports collaborative planning and pacing so the work reflects what the person wants to address.
Finding the right approach is part of the first conversations. She will work with the client to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust as those needs change over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around daily life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Discussing concrete goals and exercises works well over video or phone once the session format is confirmed.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues such as grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, and mood or attention concerns.
How would she approach social anxiety and phobias?
She often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with mindfulness to address avoidance and anxious thoughts, and she helps set small, manageable exposure steps.
What is her clinical background?
She has 17 years of experience as a clinician and has worked with people facing trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Certified Social Worker practicing in Arkansas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.