Work with Debbie Vessels (LCSW) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About me

Hi!

My name is Debbie Vessels. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Indiana. I earned my Bachelor's degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN and my Master's from Indiana University/Purdue University (IUPUI) in Indianapolis, IN. I have experience in many different settings such as inpatient, hospital, college, outpatient community health, private practice and hospice. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, substance abuse and difficulty adjusting to changes in life.

I am a firm believer in mind over mood. I believe our thoughts dictate how we feel, act and respond. As such, I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy to assist with identifying irrational thought patterns and how we can change them into something more positive. I also utilize strengths perspective. So many times an individual does not realize they have strengths so they are not utilized to make change. I rely on motivational interviewing and solutions focused as well.

I'm glad you have reached out and I'm ready to help!

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression

Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue

Years of Experience: 20

Services offered

Messaging
Phone
Video

Licensing

IN LCSW 34007479A

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Debbie Vessels. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

Debbie was wonderful to work with.

Written on Jan 12, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 6 months

Debbie was right there when I needed her most. She is supportive, wise, empathetic and a great active listener. She helped me see resources and think through what I needed to do next.

Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management

Debbie is great at letting me freely speak and encourages me through my discussions with her. I look forward to our next sessions!

Written on Jul 17, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I just started but I immediately felt like I was in good hands.

Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

Debbie challenges you to be assertive in recovery

Written on Feb 28, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Debbie Vessels has been such a good listener and wonderful support to me throughout this journey. She is very easy to talk to and I feel comfortable talking to her about everything. She has been very helpful.

Written on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

Debbie listens to my concerns and checks to make sure what she is doing for me is helping. Debbie is kind, and over the past year, she has helped me with my anxiety and depression.

Written on Feb 05, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Debbie is great at helping me work through issues and is excellent at pushing me in the right way to figure out how to figure out the hard things. Thank you, Debbie!

Written on Dec 22, 2020 after therapy with Debbie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Really helpful and great listener

Written on Aug 24, 2020 after therapy with Debbie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

An amazing woman, who has changed my life and helped me in way I never would of thought would be possible.

Written on Aug 20, 2020 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She is amazing!

Written on Jul 23, 2020 after therapy with Debbie for 4 months on issues concerning eating disorders, and coping with life changes

Debbie is a wonderful counselor who helped me through years of pain and heartache. She gave me resources for coping with multiple different things, books, worksheets, and texted me if I had any problems or needed to reschedule last minute. She has been a joy to work with, challenging me to think deeply, and helping me every step of the way. Thank you so much!

Written on Jun 26, 2020 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Loved the experience with her.
Only wish it'd have gone longer. But financial pressure was why I had to quit. Because of corona virus situation the funding has been cut.
Nevertheless. She was a delight and heard me out. Thanks a lot for everything Debbie ❤️

Written on May 21, 2020 after therapy with Debbie for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Debbie has helped me tremendously in thinking more clear. After each session I can confidently say my stress level is much less.

Written on Apr 27, 2020 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management

Enjoyed our first session!

Written on Mar 15, 2020 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Debbie has been so patient and understanding.

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