Therapist profile
Deborah "Debbie" Kirby, LCSW
LCSW helping adults with parenting and life stress
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- ACT and CBT methods
About Deborah
Deborah "Debbie" Kirby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oregon with 24 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, career challenges, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and related concerns. Her practice also includes coaching and supports for people in LGBT communities and those coping with compassion fatigue.
Debbie uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels stuck at home or at work. She draws on therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns and try practical changes. Sessions often include talking through difficult feelings and testing small, doable steps between meetings.
Her background includes long-term clinical work and executive and professional coaching. That mix means she brings both therapy skills and practical planning to sessions. Clients can expect attention to how emotions, relationships, and daily routines interact.
Debbie also addresses issues tied to family of origin, adoption and foster care, blended family concerns, and fertility or end-of-life questions. She works with people dealing with codependency, communication or control problems, and the fallout from infidelity or loss.
Sessions are conducted in English and are aimed at adults seeking help with life transitions, coping skills, and clearer priorities. To get started, readers should follow the directory's process to view online therapy options and schedule an initial meeting.
How sessions work
How Deborah combines therapy approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that align with what matters to you. It can help people who feel stuck by shifting attention to values and small committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. That approach often helps with anxiety, stress, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how early relationships shape current patterns and can be useful for people sorting through family of origin issues and relational reactions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods to try first, based on goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions may adjust over time as priorities change and progress becomes clearer.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make fitting therapy around work, caregiving, or parenting easier. They can allow shorter check-ins, less travel time, and more flexible scheduling to match busy days.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
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What concerns does she address related to home life?
She helps adults with parenting stress, blended family issues, family of origin problems, and communication challenges that affect home relationships.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses clear conversation and practical planning, combining approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to test small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with adults in therapy and in executive and professional coaching roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oregon.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile did not list specific session formats; please confirm current online session options through the directory before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the directory's See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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