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Deborah Anderson, LCSW, LISW

Experienced LCSW guiding practical life changes
  • Addictions and recovery
  • Grief and loss
  • Stress and anxiety

About Deborah Anderson

Deborah Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Texas with an additional Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) credential in Ohio, her home state. With 20 years of clinical experience, she has supported people facing substance use challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, and related life stressors. Her work also extends to concerns such as anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career transitions, ADHD, and trauma and abuse.

She uses a solution-focused orientation to help clients identify practical steps that remove barriers to a more fulfilling life, and she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address and reshape unhelpful beliefs and patterns. Motivational Interviewing and client-centered techniques inform her collaborative stance, emphasizing the individual’s goals and readiness for change. LCSW indicates that she is a licensed clinical social worker trained to assess and treat mental health conditions, and LISW denotes an independent social work license held in Ohio.

Deborah aims to meet people where they are and partner with them to determine both destinations and the methods to reach them. She describes her role as a visitor on a journey clients invite her to join, working together to find actionable solutions and build skills that support lasting progress.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

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

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Deborah Anderson have?

Deborah Anderson has 20 years of experience.

Is Deborah Anderson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW. License details are TX LCSW 107198 and OH LISW I.2002387.

In which languages does Deborah Anderson provide therapy?

Deborah Anderson provides therapy in English.

Where is Deborah Anderson located?

Deborah Anderson is located in Texas.

How can I work with Deborah Anderson as my therapist?

You can work with Deborah Anderson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deborah Anderson work with international clients?

Deborah Anderson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deborah Anderson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Deborah Anderson draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients direct the focus and pace of work - this approach helps with relationship issues, grief, and navigating major life changes. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress; CBT offers practical skills clients can apply between sessions. Motivational Interviewing is used to enhance motivation for change and is especially helpful for people working on addictions, habit change, or readiness-related obstacles.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Deborah collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions rather than applying a single method, and clients are involved in choosing the path forward.

Online therapy allows Deborah to offer flexible care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and access consistent support without geographical constraints, while working with licensed professionals who guide the therapeutic process.

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