Deirdre Devlin

(WA, LICSW, 60978302, ID, LCSW, 39220, CA, LCSW, 61443)

About Me

Hello and welcome!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, Washington and Idaho, and have provided therapy and support for adults for the past 10 years. My history includes working with people transitioning and adjusting to new life stages and circumstances, as well as those who have concerns including depression, anxiety, and coping with histories of trauma. In addition I have worked providing therapeutic support for people who provide support to others, such as caretakers and therapists.

My counseling style has been described as warm, affirming and genuine. I believe very strongly in treating others with respect and dignity, and in staying with the client's needs and desires for counseling. My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy as well as assisting clients in understanding their own emotions, motivations and in determining their own choices and life path. Most importantly I believe that each of us has a unique personality and something of value to share.

You've already taken the first step in reaching out for support in meeting your needs and your goals for your mental health, wellness, and life, and I would love to help you with the next steps.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem
  • Career difficulties

I also have experience in Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue

Years of Experience: 10

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LCSW #61443 (Expires: 2021-08-01)

LCSW #39220 (Expires: 2021-08-08)

LICSW #60978302 (Expires: 2022-08-08)

Reviews

Written by D.E. on May 30, 2020 after counseling with Deirdre for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

So far she is so responsive and helpful! She really gave me relief from feeling selfish and dramatic, she reassured me my feelings are valid and is teaching me tools for coping and working through anxiety.

Written by M.I. on May 22, 2020 after counseling with Deirdre for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Very grateful to have found Dee. She has been so helpful in guiding me thru years of buried pain and trauma. She is kind, supportive, respectful and encouraging. And she's so wonderful about checking in with me when I don't have time to reach out - bc my habit is to make myself a last priority. But her checking in helps me make space for myself. So glad to have her help navigating thru all of my complex emotions right now.

Written by C.I. on May 22, 2020 after counseling with Deirdre for 2 weeks on issues concerning career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Deirdre is a wonderful counselor. She is a great listener whose questions help me gain insight into my issues.

Written by B.R. on May 18, 2020 after counseling with Deirdre for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management

Deirdre has been very knowledgable and professional.

Written by M.A. on May 17, 2020 after counseling with Deirdre for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse

Deirdre is an exceptional listener. She is supportive, calm and kind. I've only had a couple of sessions with her, but have felt immediately safe. I definitely recommend her.

Written by E.V. on May 16, 2020 after counseling with Deirdre for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

She is an amazing counselor! She empathizes and shows she cares. I really enjoy talking to her. The only recommendation is to reply more often during the day but completely understand that caseloads are high currently!

Written by R.A. on May 13, 2020 after counseling with Deirdre for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

It is a journey I am exited to be on and Deirdre is the best support I can have.

Written by T.E. on May 09, 2020 after counseling with Deirdre for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Deirdre is a good listener and offers good advice. She checks up on me to see how my week is going and she seems to. Genuinely care.

Written by J.A. on May 06, 2020 after counseling with Deirdre for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

She is so insightful and amazing. Love her!

Written by A.R. on May 01, 2020 after counseling with Deirdre for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Deirdre has been very helpful in first providing questions that bring out the problems I'm facing in a way we can set up goals. Secondly she has been a great source for active excercises and providing me with helpful worksheets to work towards my goals. Overall she is very pleasant to talk to, replies with helpful feedback that I can really use, and is very supportive.

Written by R.I. on Mar 10, 2020 after counseling with Deirdre for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

I was curious, but hesitant trying BetterHelp. I've done in person counseling in the past with success, but there's always challenges such as time constraints and income which makes it difficult to continue.

Deirdre has been an absolute blessing in my therapeutic journey! She's been working with me for almost 6 months now and has been wonderful guidance. There's so many hoops we go through in life and many times we just need someone to talk to about how we feel. She's warm, compassionate, understanding. She also has a lot of strategies up her sleeves. She responds in a very timely manner and recognizes when you need more support. I appreciate having her and I look forward to my continued work with her. Thanks Deirdre!