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Deborah DeFrieze

Therapist(She/Her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Deborah DeFrieze

Dr. in Education

Master's degree in social work

Social Work and Licensed Massage Therapist for 15 years

Missionary in Africa for 18 months

Public Education for 33 years

Regular and Special Education Teacher

Assistant Principal

Principal

Assistant Professor

My approach to therapy

I am the type of therapist who is direct through being solution-oriented and empowering the client.

What you can expect from me

The client can expect a warm, positive therapeutic relationship.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Direct, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Tennessee At Knoxville, Other - Doctorate at The University of Georgia
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Tennessee)
  • Licensed in
    Tennessee
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English