Therapists and counsellors in the US, UK and Australia who list CBT among their approaches Need help now?

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

DeBorah Wall

Profile / United States

DeBorah Wall, LCSW

North Carolina

LCSW - stress and trauma work

See online therapy options
  • CBT and ACT
  • Trauma recovery
  • Veteran experience

About DeBorah

DeBorah Wall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 34 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, and related life challenges. DeBorah works with people who are facing changes in mood, coping struggles, or difficulties in daily functioning.

Her approach is practical and structured. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and using focused exercises between meetings.

DeBorah has long experience with trauma and veteran-related concerns, and she draws on techniques for trauma recovery and coping with PTSD when needed. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and mood disorders. The work can include short-term skill building or longer-term support depending on the problem.

In sessions she involves the client in treatment planning and works collaboratively on goals. Conversations tend to center on concrete steps - tracking patterns, trying behavior experiments, and practicing skills outside sessions. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted.

She offers therapy in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

DeBorah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework. ACT helps people clarify values and take small committed actions even when uncomfortable feelings are present. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her toolkit, which emphasizes listening, reflecting, and collaborating to set meaningful goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the early sessions. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and may lead to combining techniques from CBT, ACT, and client-centered work depending on what helps most.

The exact session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. It can allow shorter check-ins, avoid commute time, and reduce the need to be on camera for every meeting. These practical features help people apply skills in real life and keep therapy manageable alongside day-to-day responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

34+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, and related life challenges.

How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and behavior experiments to test new ways of coping.

What is her clinical background?

She has 34 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked with individuals, groups, and veterans on trauma, mood, and adjustment issues.

Where does she practice and what is her licence?

She practices in North Carolina and holds the NC LCSW credential.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with clients outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.

Back to all therapists

DeBorah Wall

See online therapy options