Deborah Feingold-Fisher, LCSW

Deborah Feingold-Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 27 years of professional experience. She combines clinical social work expertise and a background in pediatric care to support people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, self-esteem issues, and transitions such as career change and midlife adjustments. Deborah brings additional experience working with LGBTQ issues, gender dysphoria, autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, and the unique pressures of caregiving and compassion fatigue.

She has worked with parents of children who have developmental and behavioral concerns and applies skills developed in pediatric settings to address motivation, confidence, and daily functioning. Deborah uses a collaborative, respectful approach that emphasizes listening and understanding so that thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. She frames therapy as a step toward a more fulfilling, happier life and supports clients as they make changes that matter to them.

Deborah creates individualized plans that draw on proven therapeutic methods and practical coaching to help clients build coping skills, manage emotions, and strengthen relationships. She aims to empower each person she works with to move toward their goals with clarity and confidence.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Deborah frequently draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides sessions and helps people build self-awareness and confidence. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - a practical approach often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing daily challenges. When helpful, Deborah incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills that support emotion regulation and coping.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah works with each person to identify their goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting techniques over time so the treatment fits the client rather than forcing a single method. This partnership helps ensure interventions are relevant and useful for everyday life.

Online therapy with Deborah is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, which offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and fit sessions into busy routines.