Deborah Anderson, LCSW, LISW

Licensed in Ohio · 20 years in practice

Deborah Anderson helps people facing addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, and life changes.

License and registration

LISW, Ohio: I.2002387 · expires October 2026
LCSW, Texas: 107198 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1245631779 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Deborah

Deborah Anderson helps people facing addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she brings two decades of practice experience to sessions. Deborah speaks plain language and focuses on small, practical steps that fit a family's daily life.

She prefers a collaborative, solution-focused approach. That means she and the client set clear goals and try concrete ways to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her work, used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns that get in the way of feeling better.

Background and approach

Deborah meets people where they are and plans therapy around each person’s needs and pace. She describes her role as a companion on the journey rather than someone who tells others what to do. Motivational Interviewing shows up in sessions to build motivation and practical commitment to change.

Her practice covers a range of concerns beyond the main areas, including anger, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career worries, and attention-related challenges. Deborah draws on the techniques that best fit the problem at hand rather than using one fixed method. Sessions are direct and focused, with an emphasis on workable tools people can use between meetings.

Deborah aims to help clients reduce overwhelming stress and regain a sense of control over daily life. The work is steady and goal-oriented, with a supportive tone throughout.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Deborah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Compassion fatigue
Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD

Approaches Deborah names

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Online support

Using familiar approaches in online therapy

Deborah commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding your goals, and shaping sessions around what matters to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or problem habits.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and to build small steps they can commit to. Determining which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on the person’s needs, goals, and what feels most comfortable.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a face-to-face conversation when you want visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are good for brief check-ins, quick coping strategies, or when a written conversation fits your day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can Deborah help with?

She works with people dealing with addictions, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and related concerns such as parenting strain and caregiver fatigue.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and solution-focused, using direct, practical steps and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

What is her professional background?

Deborah has about 20 years of experience working with people facing substance use, mood disorders, grief, and other life challenges.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio, and her practice is based in Texas.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

She works with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

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