- Faith informed
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on purpose
About Deborah
Deborah Balliett-Veley is a licensed social worker who helps adults facing stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely, aiming to help people regain purpose and emotional balance. Deborah uses a compassionate, faith-informed stance while respecting each person’s story and values.
She has twelve years of clinical experience and holds LCSW and LISW credentials. Deborah works with concerns such as social anxiety, workplace stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. She also supports people wrestling with codependency, grief around end-of-life issues, and the emotional impact of chronic health conditions.
In session she combines emotional support with practical coping strategies. Conversations focus on clear, doable steps clients can try between meetings. Deborah prioritizes listening first, then helps people identify small changes that add up over time.
Her approach is described as holistic - attending to thoughts, feelings, and daily routines. She aims to help people rediscover self-love, build resilience, and clarify life purpose. The work is collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs.
Deborah practices in Ohio and conducts therapy in English. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to begin and schedule sessions based on therapist availability and the site process.
How Deborah Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Deborah works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method helps people notice patterns and try small experiments to see what makes daily life easier.Another useful approach centers on grief and meaning-making after loss or during end-of-life caregiving. It focuses on processing feelings, remembering what matters, and finding ways to carry values forward while managing difficult emotions. These techniques can support adjustment during major life transitions and chronic illness challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She listens first, suggests options, and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so people can try what fits best.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical advantages often include fitting sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoiding travel time. Deborah aims to help people fold therapy into everyday life so skills can be practiced between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Nevada, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Deborah commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness challenges, codependency, and related mood and life-change issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and faith-informed, focused on listening, practical coping strategies, and gently guiding clients toward clearer purpose and emotional balance.
What is her clinical background?
She has twelve years of clinical experience working with adults and seniors on a range of emotional and life-transition challenges.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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