Deborah Fritts, LCMHC

Biography

"Deborah Fritts is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, earned in 2012. She brings over a decade of experience to her work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Deborah has a special passion for helping individuals through all types of loss—whether it’s the death of a loved one, a divorce, career change, or aging-related transitions.

Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in trust. Deborah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring sessions to each client’s needs and pace. She creates a supportive space where clients can feel heard and empowered as they explore new ways of coping and healing.

Deborah is especially dedicated to supporting women, veterans, single parents, and members of BIPOC and disabled communities. Her belief is that healing begins when you feel safe, understood, and respected.

In her free time, Deborah enjoys reading, spending time with her family, listening to music of all kinds, and caring for her dogs. Her calm and compassionate presence makes her a steady partner for anyone seeking meaningful change and emotional growth."

Brightside offerings

Therapy

Clinical Focus Areas

Anger Management Depression Grief & Loss Trauma and PTSD

Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Languages

English

Identity

Female She/Her/Hers

Culture & faith

African American Arab Cultures Asian Traditional Spiritualities/Religions Bicultural / Multicultural People Blind People and Culture Buddhism Catholicism Chicano/a/x Christianity Diasporic or Black Culture Indigenous Spiritualities Jehovah's Witnesses Mexican American Culture Mormonism Nonreligious/ Secular/ Agnostic/ Atheist

Community & allyship

BIPOC Chronic Illness Immigrants Men's Mental Health People with Disabilities Single Mothers Survivors of Trauma and Abuse Veterans Women

Credentials

LCMHC

States served

Arizona North Carolina

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Allwell By Wellcare Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Blue Shield of California Carelon Behavioral Health Carolina Complete Health Cigna Detroit Diesel (Carelon) Felra and UFCW Health and Welfare Fund (Carelon) GEHA Healthscopes Healthy Blue North Carolina Imperial County Schools (Carelon)