Deborah Reese, LCSW

Licensed in California · 19 years in practice

Deborah Reese is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 23820 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1427226919 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 19
Languages: English

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About Deborah

Deborah Reese is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience. She draws on a long background in medical social work to help people facing illness, loss, and major life shifts. Deborah practices in California and provides care in English.

She focuses on grief and end-of-life concerns, and on the emotional challenges that come with medical diagnoses. She also supports people coping with depression, anxiety, and stress. Issues around pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and postpartum depression are areas she often addresses.

Background and approach

Deborah helps people build calmer daily routines and find ways to manage overwhelming feelings. She talks through practical steps and coping strategies with each person. Sessions aim to clarify immediate needs and set small, useful goals.

Her background in medical social work means she is used to working with caregivers and people facing serious illness, including hospice and cancer-related concerns. She also addresses caregiver stress, fertility questions, and aging or geriatric issues. Young adult concerns and women's health topics are part of her practice as well.

People who seek Deborah's support can expect a straightforward, compassionate approach. She works collaboratively to identify what matters most and to make changes that fit everyday life. Her work is aimed at steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Fertility issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Online support

Evidence-based care and flexible online formats

Deborah often uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on coping skills and emotion management. These approaches teach simple ways to reduce anxiety and manage low mood by changing daily routines, thought patterns, and behavior choices. They can help people facing stress, depression, grief, and adjustments after medical events.

She also draws on problem-solving strategies that break big problems into smaller steps. That helps when life changes feel overwhelming, such as during illness, caregiving, or pregnancy-related difficulties. These techniques are aimed at real-life tasks and clearer decision making rather than abstract theory.

Finding the right method is a team effort. Deborah works collaboratively to figure out which approaches match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, chat or text supports short check-ins and ongoing contact, and all formats make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy schedule or when travel is difficult.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related issues such as caregiving stress and cancer-related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and compassionate, focusing on coping strategies, small goals, and clear problem-solving to reduce daily distress.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 19 years of experience, much of it in medical social work and hospice-related settings.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for meeting online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote sessions.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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