About me

Hi, I'm Debra "Debbie" Pittman. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in Arkansas. I have worked with adolescents for 13 of my 15 years of practice. have worked with teens challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and other life changing circumstances as well as self-esteem/self-perception. I strive to help educate, strengthen and empower others, so they are more confident in living their life to the fullest. I meet people where they are, listen to learn the things they dream for their life and work with them to assist them to work out a road map to get there. I then also walk with them to help them along your journey and through painful obstacles. As no two people are alike, we tailor their plan to their unique and specific need. Taking the first steps towards change can be scary. It would be my honor to assist, support and empower them along their path.

Specialties

  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Bipolar disorder
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Family conflicts , Grief , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Depression , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Adoption and foster care , Attachment issues , Blended family issues , Control issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 15

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

AR LCSW 9188-C

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Debra Pittman. 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 Dec 24, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management

I could not recommend Debra enough! She makes me feel seen, heard, and cared for. She listens and offers different perspectives. She’s the best!!

Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Debbie is an incredible sounding board. She always helps in ways that always focus on the positive, and helps me see things that emotional blinders prevent me from seeing on my own. She feels like a trusted friend that's always got my back and always rooting for me to succeed. She never downplays the bad stuff but helps me to find ways to work thru it.

Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and compassion fatigue

So easy to talk to and very knowledgeable.

Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 1 year and 9 months

Debra is excellent and helps my daughter and I through a lot.

Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Debra has been really great at helping me sort through a variety of issues. I always feel heard and understood during our sessions.

Written on Jul 19, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I love her and think she is amazing!

Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

It’s great your great

Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Debra is someone whom I've come to trust during session 1. She's not just a educated therapist, she has what I refer to as "street cred". She knows what she is talking about and I find her worksheets, advice, and style of teaching to be optimally therapeutic for me. I will continue therapy with Debra and not be afraid of the bad things in my past. I feel brave enough to walk through with Debra.

Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Debbie is kind, compassionate and supportive.

Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Debbie is a wonderful person and counselor. She helps me think through my issues with her insight and knowledge.

Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

I love Debbie. She’s always great with listening to my ramblings and picking apart the important bits to help me narrow down what I’m trying to uncover.

Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and coping with life changes

First therapist I feel like I could talk to without being judged. I feel supported the whole time.

Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 6 months

She has been wonderful working with our son through a lot of life changes and we really appreciate her compassion and expertise

Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

She really listens and is amazing!!

Written on Dec 25, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd

She is the best!!!

Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks

So far, this has been a very positive and helpful experience. Debra is awesome.

Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes

Great

Written on Jun 07, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Debbie so far has been the only therapist I’ve been able to open up to. Very down to earth and makes you feel comfortable

Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem

Debra is easy to talk to. She helped me work through some childhood issues and how it affects my adult life. She is caring but direct when necessary.

Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Awesome!

Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Debra listened to me . I had tried another therapist locally and they did not explain to me what anxiety was or how it worked. Debra made me feel at ease immediately and explained exactly why I was feeling what I was feeling. She gave me skills to practice and gave me hope. I highly recommend Debra

Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Debra is wonderful! Talking with her is like talking with a girlfriend over coffee! She understands where I’m coming from and gives me license to say what’s on my mind. She is truly a safe space.

Work with me!