Deveta Gelispie, LCSW

Deveta Gelispie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois who brings seven years of experience supporting people through a range of life challenges. She works with diverse populations, concentrating on mental health concerns, interpersonal conflict, and trauma-informed care while drawing on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused strategies to help clients move forward. Deveta emphasizes building genuine connection, offering empathy, and listening for each person’s truth as foundational elements of effective therapy.

Her approach is adaptable and client-focused; interventions are selected to fit the needs and goals of each individual. Whether addressing relationship difficulties, coping with life changes, or managing symptoms of depression and anxiety, she aims to guide clients through exploration and practical change. Deveta frames the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process, helping people identify strengths, clarify priorities, and create manageable steps toward healthier patterns and greater well-being.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive, empathic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work. It helps people explore values, improve self-understanding, and strengthen self-esteem as they make decisions and face life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more adaptive responses. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and stress-related concerns to develop practical skills for managing symptoms.

Solution-focused therapy emphasizes clear, achievable goals and builds on existing strengths to create forward movement. It is especially useful when clients want concrete steps and short-term strategies to address specific problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deveta collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals can use a mix of these techniques to tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations.