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Deborah Anderson, LCSW, LISW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Mood
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused steps
- Motivational interviewing
About Deborah
Deborah Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, and related concerns. Her descriptions list relationship and parenting issues, stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among the problems she addresses.
Deborah uses practical, problem-solving methods that focus on change. She works with people to identify what is getting in the way of everyday functioning. Sessions emphasize manageable steps and concrete strategies to try between visits.
Her clinical work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses client-centered ideas to listen for each person’s priorities and motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change. Solution-focused techniques help set short-term goals and measure progress.
In sessions she aims to collaborate on both goals and ways of working. People decide what kind of change they want and which strategies to test. The approach is practical: notice patterns, try new responses, and track what helps.
Deborah has experience with trauma and family-related stressors, anger and intimacy-related concerns, and parenting challenges. She has supported people through career transitions and coping with life changes. Her practice offers a mix of structured skill work and open discussion to address everyday problems and bigger life shifts.
How Deborah Uses Structured Approaches in Online Sessions
Deborah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking and behavior patterns, test new ways of responding, and build simple habits that reduce distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that involve repeated unhelpful reactions.She also uses client-centered methods to focus on the person’s priorities and motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change. Client-centered work involves listening and clarifying goals, while motivational interviewing helps people weigh options and increase commitment to a plan.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest practical strategies to try. The process is collaborative and adjusts based on what the person reports between sessions.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Discuss format preferences during the matching step to pick an arrangement that fits daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She commonly helps people with addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, and stress along with relationship and parenting concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses that can improve daily functioning.
What is her background and experience?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials, and brings 20 years of clinical experience working with substance use, mood disorders, trauma, and related problems.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas and a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio, and is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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