Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman, LISW
- Trauma and anxiety support
- Psychiatric service dog training
- LGBTQ+ and grief counseling
About Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman
Her clinical work focuses on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ related concerns, and depression. She also addresses related areas such as control issues, family problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, midlife concerns, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety, and recovery following traumatic brain injury. Her approach emphasizes the client as the expert of their own story and highlights existing strengths that can help people move through and beyond what is holding them back.
Rachel frames change as a courageous step and positions herself as a supportive, empowering partner in that process. She aims to help people clarify goals, build coping skills, and find more fulfilling ways of living, drawing on her varied experience to tailor care to each person’s needs and life circumstances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman have?
Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman has 32 years of professional experience.
Is Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. License details are OH LISW I.0007431.
In which languages does Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman located?
She is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman as my therapist?
You can work with Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman work with international clients?
Yes, Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman 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.
Integrating Client-Centered, Trauma-Focused, and CBT Online
Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own experience guides the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the individual to identify goals and build on their strengths.She also uses trauma-focused therapy when addressing past or ongoing traumatic experiences. Trauma-focused methods aim to help people process difficult memories and reduce the ways trauma continues to interfere with daily life, tailored to each person’s pace and readiness.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she applies to help people recognize and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to stress, anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. CBT offers practical strategies for coping and skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy provides flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or to access care from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to offer consistent, ongoing support while accommodating personal schedules and communication preferences.
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