Deborah Cho, LCSW
LCSW focused on mood and relationships
- CBT informed care
- Person-centered approach
- Accepts international clients
About Deborah Cho
Deborah Cho is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 11 years of clinical and crisis intervention experience. She has supported people across settings including private practice, inpatient hospital units, community programs, NYC public schools, and a substance use rehabilitation center, bringing a broad perspective to each therapeutic relationship.
Her work is grounded in a compassionate, honest, and interactive style that emphasizes a person-centered, strengths-based approach. She helps individuals identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and process past experiences to better understand how history shapes present functioning.
Deborah has worked with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, mood and personality disorders, trauma and abuse, and substance use challenges. She applies clinical knowledge and empathy to support clients as they pursue improved emotional balance, healthier relationships, and clearer goals for their lives.
Seeking change can take courage, and Deborah aims to empower people who are ready to take that first step. She offers collaborative guidance and practical tools to help clients move toward greater well-being and fulfillment.
Her work is grounded in a compassionate, honest, and interactive style that emphasizes a person-centered, strengths-based approach. She helps individuals identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and process past experiences to better understand how history shapes present functioning.
Deborah has worked with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, mood and personality disorders, trauma and abuse, and substance use challenges. She applies clinical knowledge and empathy to support clients as they pursue improved emotional balance, healthier relationships, and clearer goals for their lives.
Seeking change can take courage, and Deborah aims to empower people who are ready to take that first step. She offers collaborative guidance and practical tools to help clients move toward greater well-being and fulfillment.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Deborah Cho have?
Deborah Cho has 11 years of experience providing therapy and crisis intervention services.
Is Deborah Cho a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are NY LCSW 087998 and CA LCSW 114604.
In which languages does Deborah Cho provide therapy?
Deborah Cho provides therapy in English.
Where is Deborah Cho located?
Deborah Cho is located in New York.
How can I work with Deborah Cho as my therapist?
You can work with Deborah Cho through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Deborah Cho work with international clients?
Yes, Deborah Cho works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Deborah Cho 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 and Online Care
Deborah Cho uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients work through emotional and relational challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and coping with stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and trust formed in earlier relationships, helping clients understand how attachment affects current relationships and responses to loss or abandonment. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own strengths, creating space for personal growth and self-directed change.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so therapy stays aligned with what is most helpful for the individual.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions are available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into daily life and maintain progress across work, family, and geographic boundaries.