Meet your Parent Navigator
Nice to meet you!
I’m Debra Patterson
⭐ About Debra
As a Parent Navigator here at Manatee, I partner with families to help them access care and therapy in a way that feels supportive and manageable. I have spent 18 years working with children, youth, and families, and I am also a parent—giving me a deep understanding of both the professional and personal challenges families may face. I believe families are the experts on their children, and my role is to provide guidance, advocacy, and encouragement while helping families navigate systems of care with confidence and hope.
Supports throughout the US.