- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Deborah
Deborah Gleason is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Alabama and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with nine years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and anger. Deborah also supports those facing identity-related challenges such as LGBT concerns and coping with life changes.
Her work focuses on noticing how the body and mind respond to difficult experiences. She encourages slowing down to pay attention to bodily sensations, emotions, and thought patterns. Sessions may include talking through situations, paying attention to breath and bodily signals, and practicing simple grounding and mindfulness skills.
Deborah uses a mix of conversational techniques and practical tools. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Client-Centered and Jungian approaches inform how she pays attention to personal meaning and values.
She has experience with issues like grief, addictions, self-esteem, parenting strain, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns. Deborah has also worked in residential settings supporting adolescents around emotional awareness and self-worth.
Sessions aim to help people recognize repeating responses and learn small, usable strategies for everyday life. She asks questions, offers exercises for managing intense feelings, and reviews what helps between sessions. People seeking support for anger, stress, or related concerns can consider the approach she describes when choosing where to start.
How her approaches translate to online work
Deborah often combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in practical ways. ACT helps people notice values and accept difficult feelings while taking actions that matter. CBT focuses on recognizing thought and behavior patterns and practicing small experiments to change unhelpful reactions.She also uses Client-Centered ideas to keep sessions collaborative and respectful of each person’s pace. That means decisions about techniques come from a conversation about needs and goals. Together the therapist and client decide which approaches to try and adjust them as progress or challenges appear.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the profile did not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekly routine, shorten check-ins between longer sessions, or reduce travel time. It can also allow sessions to focus on mindfulness exercises, breathing, and practical behavioral practice that translate well over video or phone. Deborah will help figure out which approaches and session arrangements fit daily life and goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues are addressed?
She works with frustration, resentment, losing temper with people close to you, and living with someone else’s anger as part of broader concerns.
Which therapeutic styles does she use?
The main approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Jungian Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. These are used conversationally and with practical exercises.
How long has she been practicing?
She has nine years of clinical experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, listed as AL LICSW and IL LCSW, and is based in Alabama.
Can I work with her if I'm outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients as stated in her profile and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.