Deborah Devlin , LPCC

Deborah Devlin is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio with 25 years of experience. She focuses on women's issues among a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship and family challenges. Deborah speaks English and draws on practical methods to help people find clearer footing when life feels overwhelming.

Deborah trained in social work and community counseling, earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron and a master’s degree in community counseling from Malone University. She also holds a master’s degree in philosophy and is completing a doctorate at Walden University, where her dissertation focused on post-traumatic growth among military members.

Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. Sessions often use tools from cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and skills drawn from dialectical behavior approaches. Deborah aims to match methods to what each person needs rather than following a single formula.

She has worked in outpatient clinics, hospitals, disaster response teams, home-based programs, and in overseas settings supporting military members. That range shaped a practical style that blends talk, skill practice, and problem solving. People can expect straightforward conversation and concrete next steps.

Therapy with Deborah can be done by video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step connect someone to her practice.

How Deborah's approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps people handle difficult feelings while committing to steps that matter to them, which can assist with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to find patterns that keep problems going and then teaches practical skills to shift those patterns, often useful for anxiety, mood, and sleep issues. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early and current relationships shape emotion and connection, offering ways to improve closeness and manage relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Deborah works with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences. She combines conversation with simple exercises and skill practice so the plan evolves from what helps most in real life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video makes face-to-face conversation possible across distance. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging allows brief, flexible connection throughout the week and can support skill reminders and coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or a busy schedule while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.