- Anger management
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Acceptance and commitment
About Deborah
Deborah Winningham is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, parenting strains, and anger. Deborah also supports people dealing with depression, grief, and major life changes.
She starts by listening and treating the person as an expert on their own life. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals instead of abstract labels. Deborah aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try concrete alternatives.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance and commitment ideas. She uses attachment-informed thinking to look at close relationships and how they shape reactions. Dialectical skills and client-centered discussion provide structure and room for reflection.
In a typical session Deborah will help identify moments when anger or anxiety escalate. She then works with the person to rehearse different responses and build small, workable habits. Sessions often include exercises to practice between meetings so progress can carry over into daily life.
People come to her for a wide range of challenges - from job stress and caregiver strain to parenting concerns and trauma-related effects. She offers straightforward, step-by-step work aimed at reducing reactive responses and improving communication with others.
How Deborah’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. It helps people reduce getting caught up in unhelpful thinking and stay connected to meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and low mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you decide whether ACT, CBT, attachment-informed work, or a mix of tools fits best and adjust as you go.
Please confirm which online session formats are available before booking, since the original biography did not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work into a day, manage brief check-ins, or practice new skills between meetings. They allow focused, skills-based work and regular progress checks without requiring extra travel time.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, anger, depression, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize listening and practical steps. Deborah combines client-centered discussion with CBT, ACT, DBT, and attachment ideas to address patterns and build new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as an Ohio-licensed independent social worker, listed as LISW.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Ohio with the credential LISW and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.