Therapist profile
Deborah Fitzpatrick, LISW
Licensed social worker - relationships and family concerns
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- Strengths based approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Deborah
Deborah Fitzpatrick is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing relationship strain, self-esteem difficulties, career stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Deborah also lists support for issues such as compassion fatigue, addictions, LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related challenges.
She uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. Deborah emphasizes a strengths-based and empowerment approach and creates goals with each person. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered ideas, Emotionally-Focused techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to guide the work.
In practical terms Deborah helps people talk through relationship and family concerns, manage stress, and build coping skills. Sessions can cover communication problems, blended family adjustments, codependency, and workplace issues. She also addresses feelings of abandonment, isolation, and life-purpose questions.
Her training includes a Master of Social Work from Cleveland State University, earned in 2018, followed by clinical practice with diverse populations. That background informs a straightforward style that focuses on identifying strengths and setting clear, achievable goals.
Sessions are aimed at helping adults find steps they can use between meetings. Deborah asks people what they want to work on and then helps shape a plan. She invites those interested to consider an initial session to see whether her approach fits their current needs.
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Deborah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing practical changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection to help people clarify what matters to them and what steps feel doable.She also integrates Emotionally-Focused ideas when relationship feelings are central. EFT techniques help name and explore emotions tied to closeness and conflict, which can be useful for sensitivity around intimacy and family concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Deborah works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. She will review options, try approaches, and adjust plans based on what helps most in weekly work together.
Confirm the therapist’s current session formats before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy day and make it easier to attend appointments without extra travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or audio-only conversations if a video call is not desired. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while working toward clear goals.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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What concerns does she work with?
She works with adults on relationship strain, self-esteem, career and life-change issues, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and related topics.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is strengths-based and empowerment focused. She combines client-centered listening with CBT, EFT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience since completing her Master of Social Work in 2018 and holds an Ohio LISW credential.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in the state of Ohio and provides services from that location.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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.
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