About me

I earned an M.Ed. Degree from Northeast Louisiana University in 1991. An LPC-S # 3527 with the Licensed Professional Counseling Board. 11410 Lake Sherwood Ave North Suite A, Baton Rouge. LA 70816 Telephone Number: 225-295-8444 (phone) 225-295-8448 (fax). A scholar in the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision at Walden University.

I see counseling as a process in which you, the client, and I, the counselor, have come to understand and trust one another. We will work as a team to explore and define present problems, and situations, develop future goals for improved life and work systematically toward realizing those goals.

I have a general and Telehealth practice but focus on clients with individual and family issues. I hold national certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) # 245996. I hold appraisal privilege and Supervision designation with the Louisiana LPC Board.

As an LPC-S, I am required by state law to adhere to the Code of Conduct for practice that my licensing Board has adopted. A copy of this Code of conduct is available upon request.

I approach counseling from a humanistic perspective that infuses positivity, reflection, and encouragement. I am a believer in culture humility and I work with a variety of clients including individuals, couples, and families. I also conduct group therapy. I see clients of all ages and backgrounds. I do not work independently with children under six years of age.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Grief
  • Eating disorders
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Body image , Divorce and separation , Forgiveness , Hearing impaired , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 30

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

OR LPC C9101

AZ LPC LPC-22384

LA LPC 3527

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Debbie Franzen-Lang. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Oct 02, 2025 after therapy with Debbie for 5 months

We appreciate Debbie’s approach with our teenage daughter. She is kind and connects well with kids and she helps offer clarity.

Written on Aug 20, 2025 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Debbie is knowledgable, kind, and thoughtful!

Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Fantastic so far! Love that she goes off the Gottman theory. She’s very informative and supportive to both partners. Highly recommend!!

Written on Oct 12, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Debbie does a great job to help me work thru my problems and I really feel like every session with her has helped me.

Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Loving our sessions so far

Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

Just what I needed

Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Shes amazing. She listens to me and offers me advice but also doesn’t sugar coat things which is exactly what I asked from her. Great therapist.

Written on Apr 19, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Debbie has been great to work through some growth and life struggles with. She’s an excellent listener and guide!

Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and compassion fatigue

Debbie is such a Godsend! Shes the ever steady voice of reason when my emotions are all over. Couldnt have gotten through some of my hardest seasons without her

Written on Nov 14, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

I have been super happy with the energy and communication that we have. Very calm, good at listening, also good at helping you sort the problems on your own with just some small cues. Very glad to have met Debbie.

Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

We enjoyed our therapy with Debbie. Her voice sounds like Mary Steenburgen.. very soothing. She is knowledgeable, kind, and supportive.

Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Debbie is great! She listens well and helps us pinpoint our differences to open our communication

Written on Jun 21, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She is great at unpacking our attitudes and why we do or say things that aren’t productive. Her advice and self reflection have really helped us

Written on May 02, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Mrs. Debbie is a great listener and has in a short time helped my husband and I see where we need to improve our communication. The steps she gives us during our weekly sessions have greatly improved our relationship already.

Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management

I really enjoyed working with Debbie. She helped my son manage anxiety and anger, and she helped me to interact and parent my son. She is a good listener, and when I felt stuck or not sure what I wanted to say, she jumps in with great lead questions. She is friendly and fun, and I would highly recommend her. I miss talking to her!!

Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes

I have only had a few sessions with Debbie and so far I am extremely pleased. She respectful, caring, undertstanding and listening to everything I say and has given helpful advice on ways to cope. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing services.

Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Debbie is great!

Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Debbie is amazing! She really helped my husband and I out of a bad place. We are so thankful we found her and can leave on such a good note! We learned a lot about how to better communicate with each other, how to handle the everyday stresses of life, and how to work TOGETHER as a team. Thank you Debbie for everything!

Written on Apr 02, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

100!!

Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Debbie has been my therapist for six months now and has done so much for me in such little time. This past year I have had a lot of things change in my life, which I don't take well. But with Debbie as my therapist, I was able to grow from everything changing in my life. After meeting with her weekly I truly feel like a changed person. I have learned so many healthy coping mechanisms and have learned why I am the way I am, which has helped me grow and heal a lot of trauma. On top of her being a great therapist, she is also just a great person in general. She makes sure to get to know you and remember the little things, she also makes you extremely comfortable talking with her about anything. I would recommend her to literally anyone.

Written on Feb 10, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Debbie is wonderful and has been an important part of a growing and healing experience. Highly recommend.

Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Debbie is amazing, she is very knowledgeable and really zeros in on your needs and what you need help with!

Written on Jan 07, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Debbie is very professional and has helped me work through some issues in my day to day life. We worked on communication and controlling emotions. Along with being very helpful, she is understanding and her voice is so peaceful. Thank you, Mrs. Debbie!!!!!

Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I’m very glad I reached out for help, I think this definitely saved my marriage. Thank you.

Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders

Debbie has been so helpful as I navigate a challenging new time in my life. She has the experience and insight to support me in the ways that I need and is always available between live sessions to check in. I have been so impressed with my experience so far and would recommend her to any of my friends or family looking for a therapist.

Written on Nov 25, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She sounds like Mary Steenburgen, which I love. She's very supportive and caring, and we have had conversations in which she remembers things I forgot I even said, until she reminds me. It feels like she really listens and has great perspective and good advice when it comes to the issues I talk to her about. I recommend her to anyone!

Written on Nov 06, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

We've only had a few sessions so far and Debbie is excellent at identifying and helping us work through issues.

Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She is absolutely amazing!!!!!

Written on Oct 15, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

We were lucky enough to get paired with Debbie through teen counseling for couples therapy. After 10 years in our relationship together, we weren't seeing eye to eye in our next steps towards the future and our communication was on different pages. Debbie helped us to discover ways to meet each other where we are at in our relationship and open our lines of communication. She listened well and took time to learn our needs, and made us each feel heard and respected. We wouldn't be in the place we now are without her help!

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