- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
- Mood and trauma
About Deborah
Deborah Gleason is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Alabama and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, trauma and relationship concerns, and with those navigating identity issues including LGBT matters.
She describes therapy as paying attention to both thoughts and bodily experience. Sessions often include talk therapy plus attention to how emotions show up in the body. That can mean learning simple grounding practices, noticing physical signals, and developing small habits to steady daily life.
Deborah blends several practical methods to match a person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers ways to notice hard feelings while moving toward what matters. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the sessions focused on the person's pace and priorities.
She also uses mindfulness and elements of Jungian work when helpful, inviting reflection on personal stories and inner symbols. The focus is on concrete skills as well as exploring experiences that feel stuck or painful. That can include attention to grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, or coping after loss.
Deborah has experience supporting people with addiction, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and chronic illness, among other issues. She welcomes working with international clients and offers sessions in English. To begin, the site asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Deborah’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that reflect personal values; this can help with anxiety, avoidance, and decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can be useful for social anxiety and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective and pace, giving room for someone to reflect and name what matters most to them.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will work together with each person to try methods that feel useful and adjust based on how things are going. That way the work stays practical and matched to specific goals and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use mindfulness exercises, breathing practices, and homework tools effectively through remote sessions to support steady progress.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, stress, trauma and relationship issues, plus identity-related concerns such as LGBT matters and other listed topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a mix of talk therapy, body-focused awareness, mindfulness, and practical tools to help people notice patterns and make workable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a clinical social worker supporting people with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LICSW in Alabama and LCSW in Illinois and practices from Alabama while working with clients in English.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she provide?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.