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- Addictions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution focused work
About Deborah
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio, Deborah Anderson has 20 years of experience helping people facing addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, and related concerns. She works with individuals who are trying to make changes and get past barriers that interfere with daily life. Sessions use practical techniques and a collaborative style to set concrete, achievable steps.
Deborah favors solution-focused work and brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into sessions to identify and change unhelpful beliefs and patterns. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are unsure about making changes. Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and responds, keeping the person’s goals central.
In a session she helps people clarify what they want and pick small steps to move forward. Conversations can include examining thoughts and behaviors, setting short-term goals, and using motivational strategies to build momentum. She frames these steps in everyday terms and checks in on progress.
Her experience includes supporting people with anger, parenting strain, career questions, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD concerns. She has also worked with trauma and family-related stressors and the effects of grief and loss. These topics often get combined in practical action plans.
Deborah practices from Texas and also holds an Ohio LISW. She conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm which session formats she currently offers so arrangements match your needs.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person’s priorities. In practice this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects concerns back, and helps name goals that matter to the individual. This approach supports people who need someone to help them clarify what they actually want to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions interact. Online sessions using CBT may include identifying unhelpful thinking, trying different behaviors between sessions, and tracking small changes. This method commonly helps with anxiety, depression, and patterns related to self-esteem and coping.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It is practical for addiction, ambivalence about treatment, and building commitment to next steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Deborah will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Session logistics vary by practitioner and location, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss with the therapist how to shape sessions to fit your schedule and day-to-day life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, trauma and ADHD related challenges.
What therapy approaches does she use?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions and set practical goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of experience working with people facing substance use disorders, mood concerns, anxiety, grief, and related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.