Deborah Lee, LISW
Ohio · 31 years in practice
Deborah Lee uses a relationship-focused approach to therapy, with Emotionally-Focused Therapy among the methods she draws on.
License and registration
- LISW, Ohio
- I.0009188 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1477856797 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 31
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Deborah
Deborah Lee uses a relationship-focused approach to therapy, with Emotionally-Focused Therapy among the methods she draws on. She aims to make each session straightforward and practical. Deborah is an Ohio LISW with three decades of clinical experience and she speaks English.
Her work centers on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction-related concerns. She also supports people facing grief, relationship friction, intimacy questions, sleep problems, anger, and struggles with self-esteem.
Background and approach
Additional areas of focus include caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. Sessions blend talking, teaching, and concrete skills practice. Deborah uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most.
She incorporates elements of cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviors. Narrative and existential ideas help people make sense of difficult life changes and find meaning. Deborah emphasizes clear, honest dialogue and a team approach.
She works to create a respectful space where people feel heard and valued. Many sessions include brief skill-building around communication, stress reduction, and conflict resolution so clients leave with tools they can use between meetings. With 31 years of experience as a therapist, Deborah offers steady support through transitions and long-standing concerns.
The first step is a simple matching process and scheduling. She accepts international clients and provides video, phone, chat, and text-based options to suit different needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Deborah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Deborah names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- 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
Emotion-focused and practical approaches for online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and work with strong emotions in the moment. It focuses on how feelings shape interactions and can be useful for understanding attachment, grief, and relational pain. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect, giving people room to speak and feel heard while deciding their next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches clear skills for managing anxiety, mood, and behavior patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That can mean trying CBT techniques for short-term symptom relief, using emotion-focused work to process deep feelings, or combining approaches based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people meet face to face when scheduling allows. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit people who prefer writing, want brief ongoing support, or need a session that fits into a tight schedule. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, and other daily demands.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction-related issues, plus relationship and intimacy struggles and grief.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. She listens in a client-centered way and uses emotion-focused work alongside CBT and narrative ideas to help people understand feelings and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 31 years of experience providing therapy in face-to-face and online formats.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds an LISW credential and practices from Ohio.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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