Deborah (Debbie) Connery, LCSW
Licensed in Illinois · 33 years in practice
Deborah (Debbie) Connery helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149006590 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1538989413 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 33
- Languages
- English
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About Deborah
Deborah (Debbie) Connery helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 33 years of experience in Illinois. Debbie aims to make reaching out feel easier and to join each person on their unique path forward.
She works in a straightforward, compassionate way. Sessions focus on listening first, then finding practical steps that fit the person's life. The tone is warm and respectful, and Debbie centers what matters most to each individual.
Background and approach
Debbie uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused methods, motivational interviewing, and client-centered work are part of her toolkit. She adapts these methods for issues such as panic, obsessive thoughts, mood disorders, and problems with guilt or shame.
Beyond common concerns, Debbie addresses aging and geriatric issues, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, intellectual disability, and isolation or loneliness. She also helps with career questions, control issues, communication problems, and finding life purpose. Her experience includes working through complex mood and personality concerns.
Therapy with Debbie emphasizes collaboration. She helps people identify strengths and small steps they can take right away. The goal is to uncover hope and build practical ways to feel better and move forward.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Deborah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Deborah names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to a person's concerns with empathy and respect. It helps people feel heard and gradually build on their own strengths to solve problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and supports readiness to take steps toward goals.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor methods together. That way the chosen techniques match what the person wants to work on and how they prefer to do it.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when shorter, written exchanges fit a busy schedule. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to keep consistent progress over time.
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Questions people ask
What issues can this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, bipolar mood issues, anger, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Work is collaborative and straightforward, with an emphasis on listening first and then using practical steps tailored to each person's situation.
How much experience does she have?
Debbie has 33 years of experience providing clinical social work services in Illinois.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and practices with clients in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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