- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Gottman Method
About Debbie
Debbie Franzen-Lang is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Louisiana with 30 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, and coping with life transitions.
Her style is collaborative and person-focused. She talks through present problems alongside clients and sets practical goals. Sessions aim to clarify what feels most pressing and to take small, manageable steps toward those goals.
Debbie uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of her approaches when emotions and attachment patterns are central to a problem. She also draws on client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills. The Gottman Method and existential ideas may inform work on relationships and life meaning.
She has worked across individual and relationship concerns, and has experience with people from diverse backgrounds, including those with military connections and hearing impairments. She notes experience with groups as well as individual sessions, and does not work independently with children under six.
Debbie completed an M.Ed. from Northeast Louisiana University and has longstanding clinical practice in the region. Her approach emphasizes clear goals, steady steps, and practical support so people can better handle current challenges.
How her approaches translate to online work
Debbie commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name difficult emotions and the patterns they create in relationships. EFT focuses on emotions and attachment, which can help when recurrent interaction cycles or hard-to-name feelings are central to a concern.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and building a collaborative relationship, and cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers concrete strategies for anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms, while client-centered work supports exploration of values and goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help clients decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine approaches as appropriate. This is a collaborative process that evolves over the first sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, limit travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. Discuss format and scheduling during the initial matching and when arranging a first appointment to align sessions with everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Arizona, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She takes a collaborative, person-centered approach, working with clients to define present problems and set practical goals to work toward over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience and a long history of working with individuals, couples, and groups.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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