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Deborah Feingold-Fisher

Compassionate, evidence-informed therapy for life changes

LCSW Illinois

Experience
27 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Deborah

Deborah Feingold-Fisher integrates cognitive behavioral principles with a client-centered stance to help people make practical changes in how they think and act.

Background and approach

With 27 years of clinical experience as an LCSW, she draws on evidence-informed strategies to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem while helping clients navigate parenting challenges, career decisions, and major life transitions. Her work also includes support around LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related concerns.

She approaches therapy with warmth and nonjudgmental curiosity, creating space for clients to express thoughts and emotions openly. Deborah has additional focus on areas including autism and Asperger syndrome, gender dysphoria, intellectual disability, midlife crisis, women’s issues, and young adult concerns.

Practically minded and supportive, she helps clients build motivation, improve coping skills, and pursue more satisfying, resilient ways of living. Deborah holds an Illinois LCSW and practices in Illinois, offering sessions designed to fit clients’ lives and goals.

Integrating CBT and Client-Centered Care in Online Therapy

Deborah commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and support better coping with life stressors. She also emphasizes client-centered therapy, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting so that each person's values and experiences guide the work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; she invites clients to explore different strategies and will work together to tailor methods to individual needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance helps determine when to focus on skills practice, when to use mindfulness exercises, and when motivational interviewing might boost readiness for change.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for symptom work, coaching, or supportive counseling.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, career and coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions blend client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients identify patterns, set goals, and practice new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Deborah has 27 years of professional experience working with individuals facing a variety of life and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCSW 149007579.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Career difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeGender dysphoriaIntellectual disabilityMidlife crisisWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English