- Thoughts and habits
- Practical strategies
- Collaborative care
About Deborah
Deborah Devlin is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by addressing thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of daily life. Deborah aims to make the first step feel manageable and practical for worried parents and adults alike.
She draws on a client-centered outlook, which means sessions begin with what matters most to the person in the room. Deborah uses straightforward techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-based methods to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. She also applies ideas from attachment-focused work to look at how early relationships shape current reactions.
Her background includes work in outpatient clinics, hospitals, disaster response teams, and home-based programs. Deborah has supported military members and worked overseas with their families as part of that service. She holds a bachelor of social work from the University of Akron and a master of community counseling from Malone University, and she is completing doctoral work at Walden University.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented. Deborah helps people build small habits that reduce stress, improve sleep, and manage anxiety or mood changes. She also addresses challenges such as grief, addiction concerns, parenting strain, and caregiving stress.
If you want a counselor who combines years of varied experience with a down-to-earth, step-by-step approach, Deborah offers that perspective and collaborative style.
She draws on a client-centered outlook, which means sessions begin with what matters most to the person in the room. Deborah uses straightforward techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-based methods to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. She also applies ideas from attachment-focused work to look at how early relationships shape current reactions.
Her background includes work in outpatient clinics, hospitals, disaster response teams, and home-based programs. Deborah has supported military members and worked overseas with their families as part of that service. She holds a bachelor of social work from the University of Akron and a master of community counseling from Malone University, and she is completing doctoral work at Walden University.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented. Deborah helps people build small habits that reduce stress, improve sleep, and manage anxiety or mood changes. She also addresses challenges such as grief, addiction concerns, parenting strain, and caregiving stress.
If you want a counselor who combines years of varied experience with a down-to-earth, step-by-step approach, Deborah offers that perspective and collaborative style.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values, which can aid with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like worry, sleep problems, or mood swings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and can be useful for intimacy concerns and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Deborah works together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts tools based on what helps, so therapy stays practical and relevant to everyday life.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, cut travel time, and let people keep support consistent during life transitions. It also allows shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and options that avoid needing a long commute. Ask about the available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your daily needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Deborah commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and many related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, using practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Deborah brings 25 years of experience across outpatient settings, hospitals, disaster teams, home-based programs, and overseas work with military members.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and holds a bachelor of social work and a master of community counseling, with doctoral work in progress at Walden University.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions structured and what formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats; scheduling and format details are provided during the matching process.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.