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Debra French Pope, LMHC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Debra

Debra French Pope is a licensed mental health counselor who supports people managing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, career concerns, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Background and approach

With six years of professional experience, she draws on that background to help clients identify strengths and practical steps forward while working through painful or overwhelming life circumstances. She approaches care with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already holds resources to navigate change.

Debra frames therapy as a collaborative process in which she offers guidance, encouragement, and skill-building to complement a client’s resilience. Located in Florida as an LMHC, she aims to create an environment where taking the first step toward a more satisfying life feels manageable and supported.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Debra uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build coping skills and manage symptoms. One approach focuses on practical skill development to reduce stress and anxiety by teaching breathing, grounding, and problem-solving strategies that can be used in everyday situations. Another approach centers on processing grief, trauma, or difficult emotions through guided exploration and pacing, helping clients gradually make sense of painful experiences and restore functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Debra works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and personal preferences. She tailors interventions over time, combining techniques as appropriate so treatment aligns with what each person finds most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats make regular care easier to schedule and allow for ongoing support between appointments, helping clients maintain momentum in skill practice and coping efforts.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Debra commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, career challenges, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, helping clients identify existing resources and build practical skills to face challenges. She emphasizes partnership and supporting clients as they pursue meaningful change.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience supporting people through a variety of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Debra is an LMHC licensed in Florida and can be reached from her Florida practice. Her license details are FL LMHC MH19143 and VT LMHC 068.0136211.
Which languages does she offer therapy in and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Florida, Vermont

Languages

English

What Debra can help with

Debra French Pope works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes.

Debra works with clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, and career difficulties.

Debra works with clients coping with life changes.

Experience and training

Debra is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 6 years of clinical experience.