- CBT methods
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness tools
About Deborah
Deborah Fitzpatrick is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, career transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life stressors. Deborah also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, questions around sexuality and LGBT issues, and workplace or family-related pressures.
She trained at Cleveland State University, earning a Master of Social Work in 2018, and has since worked with diverse populations. Her practice emphasizes strengths people already have and builds on those resources. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that fit day-to-day life.
Deborah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice patterns, try different thoughts and behaviors, and improve relationship interactions. She also draws on Mindfulness techniques to help with stress and presence, and Motivational Interviewing when someone wants help making a change.
In session she aims to create an individualized plan with each person. That means agreeing on concrete goals, tracking small changes, and adjusting approaches if something is not working. She pays attention to cultural and life-context factors that shape a person’s difficulties and choices.
Her work includes additional focuses such as abandonment and codependency issues, blended family and communication problems, seasonal affective disorder, and intimacy-related concerns. Deborah offers therapy in English to people located in Ohio.
How Deborah’s approaches work in remote sessions
Deborah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors like work or study pressures.She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address relationship patterns and improve emotional connection. EFT helps when people want clearer communication and less reactivity in close relationships. Mindfulness techniques are used to build present-moment awareness and reduce stress symptoms through simple attention practices.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will work with each person to set goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful. She checks in about progress and changes methods when needed, so the work stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when that suits, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals often use video or phone to keep sessions accessible, but confirm which formats Deborah offers when you schedule.
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Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with relationship issues, self-esteem, career transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is strengths-based and goal-oriented. She uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT, EFT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience since completing a Master of Social Work in 2018 and holds an Ohio LISW credential.
Where is she licensed and which credential does she hold?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with the credential OH LISW and practices from Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model 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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