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Deborah Lee

Experienced LISW blending CBT and relational care

LISW Ohio

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

Deborah Lee is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) who centers cognitive behavioral methods within a broader, collaborative therapeutic stance.

Background and approach

With 31 years of clinical experience, she blends practical skills training and thought-focused strategies to address stress, anxiety, addiction-related concerns, mood disorders, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and other life transitions. Her work often includes didactic elements such as communication skills, conflict resolution, stress reduction, and tools to support healthier self-esteem and relationships.

She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, creating an environment where clients feel heard, respected, and treated as partners in the process. Deborah uses client-centered principles and emotionally focused ideas alongside existential and narrative perspectives to help people make meaning, build coping skills, and pursue recovery and growth.

Deborah accepts international clients and provides services from Ohio in English, adapting session formats to individual needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical support

Deborah often uses cognitive behavioral approaches that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; this style is practical for addressing anxiety, mood concerns, panic, and many stress-related problems. She also incorporates client-centered principles that prioritize listening, empathy, and a collaborative relationship to help clients feel understood and supported during change. Emotionally focused ideas are used to explore attachment and emotional patterns that can affect relationships and intimacy, helping people clarify feelings and repair connection.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Deborah approaches that choice collaboratively. She works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjusts techniques over time to match progress and emerging needs.

Online therapy here can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel limitations, or those in different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and fit therapy into everyday life while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Deborah commonly address in therapy?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and coping with life changes, among others.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and emotionally focused elements, plus existential and narrative ideas to combine skills-building with meaning-making.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Deborah brings 31 years of experience working as a therapist, including extensive face-to-face practice and integration of teaching-style interventions for communication and coping skills.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LISW credential with license number OH LISW I.0009188 and practices from Ohio.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

31+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English