Therapist profile
Debbie Franzen-Lang, LPC
Louisiana
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Louisiana / 3527; LPC, Arizona / LPC-22384; LPC, Oregon / C9101
- NPI1750753067
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationLouisiana
About
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Gottman informed
About Debbie
Debbie Franzen-Lang is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 30 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, and life changes. She also supports issues such as body image, eating concerns, self-esteem, panic, and trauma-related problems.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She sees counseling as a team effort where client and counselor define problems and set goals together. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than jargon. Debbie emphasizes reflection and encouragement while working through present problems.
Debbie uses a mix of methods to match what a person needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person's perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thoughts and behaviors, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for relationship patterns. She also uses existential ideas and the Gottman Method when those fit the work.
Her background includes a Master of Education from Northeast Louisiana University and doctoral study in Counselor Education and Supervision. She practices with an LPC credential in Louisiana and follows the state board's Code of Conduct. Her experience includes individual work, couples, group work, and work related to military and multicultural concerns.
People who reach out usually want clear tools and steady guidance. Sessions aim to identify what creates trouble, try manageable changes, and track progress toward realistic goals. If someone is deaf or hearing impaired, she lists that as an area of focus and can accommodate related needs.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Debbie uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the client's perspective in sessions, helping a person feel heard and guiding the work by their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anger and anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people change the ways they respond to intense emotions.Choosing an approach is usually collaborative. She will talk with the person about goals, test what helps, and adjust methods over time. The plan often mixes listening, skill practice, and relationship-focused work so the client can try new ways to handle anger and check what changes.
The biography notes a telehealth practice but does not list every session format, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions fit daily life better by saving commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or making it easier to balance work and family responsibilities. Therapists and licensed professionals can also tailor session pacing and homework to fit online rhythm, such as working on brief CBT exercises between meetings or using EFT-style conversations to rehearse different responses.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Arizona, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She supports people dealing with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, or as built-up resentment. Anger is listed alongside stress, anxiety, grief, and parenting issues.
What is her overall therapy style?
She describes counseling as a team process that uses reflection and encouragement. Debbie combines client-centered listening with practical steps to address current problems.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of clinical experience, including work with individuals, couples, groups, and military-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana. Her practice and professional conduct follow the Louisiana LPC Board rules.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients sign up?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography mentions a telehealth practice but does not list every format. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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