Therapist profile
Deborah Balliett-Veley, LCSW, LISW
Ohio
LCSW and LISW - adult stress and grief support
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- License
- LISW, Ohio / I.0008001-SUPV; LCSW, Nevada / 11048-C; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-22178
- NPI
- 1003596933
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Caregiver support
- Codependency concerns
About Deborah
Deborah Balliett-Veley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 12 years of experience practicing in Ohio. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and the slow, wearing patterns that come from putting others first. Deborah also helps people facing life changes, career questions, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and codependency concerns.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical coping strategies. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be changed next. Deborah brings faith-informed perspectives when clients request them and treats spiritual beliefs as one part of the work rather than the whole.
In therapy she combines active listening with concrete tools for everyday life. That can mean working on boundary setting, distress management, sleep routines, or ways to handle ongoing caregiver stress. She pays attention to how chronic health conditions affect mood and daily functioning and offers problem-solving support for those issues.
Deborah aims to help people find more balance between caring for others and caring for themselves. She helps clients identify patterns that leave them feeling drained and then practices small, doable changes to shift those patterns. Conversations are direct, practical, and focused on real-world steps.
Her background includes work with adults and seniors around end-of-life care, chronic illness, and grief. People who want a clinician who blends emotional support with actionable strategies may find this a useful fit.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Deborah uses evidence-based techniques focused on clear, practical work. One common method is short-term problem-solving and skills practice, which breaks bigger problems into small steps you can try between sessions. This helps with stress, caregiver challenges, sleep routines, and coping with chronic illness. Another useful approach is grief-focused support that combines emotional processing with actions to manage day-to-day tasks and advance planning. That approach is aimed at easing overwhelm and improving daily functioning after loss.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will collaborate with each person to decide what to try first based on current needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods as progress or circumstances change, so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can cut travel time, allow scheduling during a work break, or let someone attend without needing extra childcare. Some formats also let people have a shorter check-in when energy or bandwidth is limited. Ask about the formats offered and how sessions can be structured to match daily routines and needs.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Nevada, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness issues, sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, life changes, and codependency concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach pairs listening with practical coping strategies and direct conversation. She includes faith-informed perspectives when clients ask for that element.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults and older adults on issues such as chronic illness, grief, and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not work with international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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