Where Deborah stands
- Credentials
- LISW
- License
- LISW, Ohio / I.0009188
- NPI
- 1477856797
- Experience
- 31 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
About
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Emotion-focused tools
About Deborah
Deborah Lee is an Ohio LISW with 31 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and codependency. Deborah also supports people facing grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and mood challenges including bipolar and panic.
She uses a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. Deborah blends client-centered approaches with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused ideas. She also draws on existential and narrative therapies when exploring meaning, identity, and life transitions.
Sessions include practical teaching alongside talk therapy. She offers tools for communication, conflict resolution, stress and anxiety reduction, and boosting self-esteem. People learn concrete strategies and practice new ways of responding to everyday problems.
Deborah emphasizes a cooperative working relationship. She encourages open, honest dialogue and treats clients as partners in planning goals and next steps. Expect direct discussion about what is helpful and what needs adjusting.
Her background includes extensive face-to-face practice and work with substance use concerns; her licensed role covers mental health and substance abuse, though one area of licensure is currently on hold at her request. Deborah accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How sessions work
How Deborah’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping clients set their own goals. It supports people who want acceptance and clear feedback while they work through problems such as relationship patterns and self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is practical and skill-based, useful for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and changing people-pleasing or codependent responses.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to emotional patterns in relationships and attachment. It helps people notice how emotions shape reactions and supports shifts in how they connect and set boundaries.
Deciding which mix of approaches to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they will try methods and adjust as needs change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins between obligations, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and what type of session works best.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, codependency, grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and mood issues such as bipolar and panic.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused methods, and also uses existential and narrative ideas when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 31 years of clinical experience, including long-term face-to-face work with people dealing with mental health and substance-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.