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Deborah Lee, LISW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Depression
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About me

I am a Dual Diagnosis Counselor independently licensed in treating mental health and substance abuse. My licensure in addiction/substance abuse is temporarily on hold at my request. I have over twenty years experience as a face to face therapist. I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral, solution focused, Trauma informed Care, Reality therapy, Existentialism, and Motivational Interviewing. I also blend in a Didactic (teaching) approach on a variety of issues such as communication skills, conflict resolution, stress reduction, anxiety reduction, self esteem assessment and tools for healthier relationships. I believe the relationship between counselor and client is extremely important. I work to create safe space where you feel valued, heard, respect and supported. Open and honest dialogue is a must. I do not judge but see us as a team working together. My goal is to aid you on a journey of self discovery, healing and growth. You have made the most important step on this journey, you reached out for help. This is a brave step, one I am glad you have decided to take. I look forward to working with you.

Professional experience

26yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

OH LISW I.0009188

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Deborah Lee. 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.

She is wonderful - understand LGBT issues and it’s super responsive. Highly recommend.

Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 years and 11 months

I worked with Debbie for a little over a year. Looking back I am so amazed and proud of the changes I see in my internal monologue and self confidence. Debbie kept me laughing through sessions while we investigated past experiences I never thought I could share. This was my first experience with a therapist and it has been an invaluable experience. Thank you Debbie!

Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, family conflicts, and career difficulties

She is amazing. She has helped guide me through some of the most difficult points in my life.

Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

She’s very quick to respond and has made me feel heard and I really like that she uses her therapeutic use of self to make me feel like I’m not alone.

Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She is supportive and understanding

Written on Jul 24, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She's absolutely amazing and very supportive

Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder