About Deborah
Deborah Fitzpatrick is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to improve daily life. Deborah uses clear, respectful conversation to help clients find better ways to cope and move forward.
She earned a Master of Social Work from Cleveland State University and has practiced for three years.
How Deborah works
That time included work with people facing trauma, career shifts, grief, addiction concerns, and questions about sexuality and identity. She draws on what clients already do well and builds on those strengths. Deborah blends several approaches in her sessions.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She brings Emotionally-Focused ideas to help people better understand and name strong emotions. Mindfulness techniques are used to calm the body and steady attention in stressful moments.
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused. Sessions prioritize small, achievable changes and real-life tools that can be used between meetings. She works with each person to set a plan that fits their pace and aims.
People often seek her out for help with self-esteem, workplace stress, intimacy issues, family conflict, and life transitions. She also supports those coping with compassion fatigue, seasonal mood shifts, and questions about sexual identity and sexuality. Deborah emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes.
Deborah lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Deborah works with
The areas below are the ones Deborah selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Blended family issues
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LISW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Deborah blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy with mindfulness practices to help people manage mood and relationships. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people recognize and name strong emotions to improve how they connect and feel understood. Mindfulness work teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and ease distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort. She adjusts techniques as progress is made so the plan stays relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are close to a traditional session and allow face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, and steady support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, and family life.
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