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Deborah Anderson

Deborah Anderson

LCSW, LISW

Texas

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Compassionate, goal-focused social worker

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LCSW, LISW
License
LISW, Ohio / I.2002387; LCSW, Texas / 107198
NPI
1245631779
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

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

  • Solution focused
  • CBT strategies
  • Motivational approach

About Deborah

Deborah Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and grief. She uses straightforward, practical steps so parents and caregivers can make progress in day-to-day life. Deborah brings two decades of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on clear goals clients can act on between meetings.

Deborah blends solution-focused work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thinking and build different habits. She also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on each person’s priorities. Sessions look at the barriers that get in the way of a more satisfying life and then identify small, doable steps forward.

Her background includes work with people affected by substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. Deborah describes herself as a companion on a client’s journey, meeting people where they are and shaping a plan together. That practical, collaborative stance guides how she structures sessions and homework.

Deborah holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) credentials, with licensure ties to Texas and Ohio. She aims to make therapy fit into busy family schedules and focuses on goal-oriented work that parents can try between appointments.

Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details. The therapist works in English and does not take international clients.

How Deborah’s approaches translate to online work

Deborah draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person’s priorities and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports their goals. CBT offers concrete skills and practice that can be used between appointments to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help callers build readiness for change, especially around substance use and habit shifts. That approach uses open questions and reflection to clarify a person’s values and increase motivation for action.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helping and what feels doable for the client.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so readers should confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help parents and caregivers keep momentum between sessions while working toward clear, achievable goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Ohio, Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Deborah commonly address?

She works with people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and related concerns.

What is her style of therapy like?

Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on goals clients set and small steps to reach them. Sessions mix skill practice with problem solving.

How much experience does she have?

Deborah brings 20 years of clinical experience supporting people with substance use, mood and stress-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for Deborah?

She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is based in Texas, with licensure ties to Ohio noted in her background.

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 sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin therapy with Deborah?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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