- Stress management
- Grief support
- Career coaching
About Deborah
Deborah Balliett-Veley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 12 years of clinical experience practicing in Ohio. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, sleep problems, and life changes. Her practice also supports people dealing with career strain, self-esteem concerns, and compassion fatigue.
She frames counseling in everyday terms and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions. Sessions combine listening with concrete strategies for coping, such as managing strong emotions, improving sleep habits, and setting boundaries at work or home. Deborah also addresses issues connected to chronic illness, caregiving stress, and aging concerns.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults and older adults, and she brings experience supporting people through end-of-life and cancer-related concerns. That experience informs how she talks about grief, caregiver burden, and the practical decisions people face when illness is part of life.
Deborah describes her approach as faith-informed counseling for adults and seniors, while focusing on workable tools. She tends to blend emotional support with straightforward coping techniques, aiming to help clients build resilience and clearer goals.
People who contact her can expect direct conversation about what is happening now, and steps they can try between sessions. She asks about daily routines, relationships, and stressors to create plans that fit each person’s day-to-day life.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps people break cycles of rumination that feed anger and worry. Another approach centers on behavioral strategies that change day-to-day routines, such as sleep habits, activity scheduling, and small exposure steps to reduce social or workplace anxiety and build confidence.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Deborah reviews what is happening now, talks about short-term goals, and suggests methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. She adjusts plans as progress is made so the work stays focused on clear, measurable steps rather than vague promises.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For some people, phone sessions can reduce bandwidth needs and video sessions can support face-to-face interaction when helpful. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice new skills between meetings and to follow up on progress without requiring an in-person visit.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Nevada, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger that shows up as workplace frustration, resentment in close relationships, and trouble managing outbursts. Anger is listed among the issues she helps people with.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes listening with practical coping strategies. She combines emotional discussion with steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults and older adults on mood, grief, and life transition issues.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Ohio. The listings note AZ LCSW and OH LISW as credential details.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.