- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About Deborah
Deborah Dhillon is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oregon with three years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Deborah’s approach is direct and practical. She encourages people to name the problems they face and take concrete steps to address them. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way of everyday functioning and on building skills to manage symptoms and reactions.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters to each person, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that affect mood and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. EMDR and mindfulness tools are available when processing trauma or reducing stress responses fits a person’s goals.
Deborah adapts plans to the individual and works through barriers that have blocked progress. She aims for clear expectations during sessions and practical practices to use between meetings. The emphasis is on steady, manageable steps rather than quick fixes.
Costs vary by location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How Deborah uses evidence-based approaches online
Deborah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT typically involves setting clear goals, trying new behaviors between sessions, and tracking how thoughts affect mood.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are practical tools for managing overwhelming feelings and improving reactions in social situations.
Client-Centered Therapy is part of her way of working too, which means sessions focus on what the person says matters most and on building a collaborative plan. Deborah will discuss different methods together and help decide which fit the client’s needs and goals.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Because the original profile does not list specific session formats, confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments and try short check-ins when life is hectic.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and upfront, focusing on naming problems and taking practical steps to address them.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Deborah holds an LCSW credential and has three years of experience noted in this profile.
Where does she practice and in what language?
She practices in Oregon and conducts sessions in English; she does not accept international clients.
What approaches does she use?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and mindfulness-based techniques depending on client needs.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile did not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.