Deborah Lee, LISW

Deborah Lee is a Dual Diagnosis Counselor and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), independently licensed to treat mental health and substance-related concerns. Her licensure in addiction and substance abuse is temporarily on hold at her request. She brings over twenty years of face-to-face clinical experience and a steady commitment to supporting people through complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Her training spans a range of therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused work, trauma-informed care, reality therapy, existential approaches, and motivational interviewing. She often integrates a didactic element into sessions to teach practical skills such as communication, conflict resolution, stress and anxiety reduction, self-esteem assessment, and tools for building healthier relationships.

Deborah places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, aiming to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people feel heard and supported. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, working alongside clients as a team to foster self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. Open and honest dialogue is central to her practice, and she focuses on helping clients develop concrete skills they can use outside of sessions.

Accessible and grounded, Deborah welcomes those taking the step to seek help and is prepared to support them through transitions, emotional pain, and the work of rebuilding well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Counseling

Deborah Lee draws on client-centered therapy to place each person’s values and experience at the heart of the work, helping individuals explore goals and make choices that match their needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, supporting improvements in intimacy, communication, and family dynamics.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Deborah works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best. She considers each person’s history, current challenges, and goals, and adapts methods so the work feels practical and meaningful.

Online therapy with Deborah is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or clients in different locations. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care and access consistent support, while allowing therapists and clients to adapt the format to what works best for the individual.