- Client-centered support
- CBT and mindfulness
- Practical coping skills
About Deborah
Deborah 'Rachel' Friedman is a licensed independent social worker with over 32 years of experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, trauma, depression, and LGBTQ concerns. Rachel emphasizes practical support and clear steps in conversation so people feel less stuck.
Rachel approaches sessions believing each person knows their own story. She treats clients as collaborators who bring strengths and insight to the work. In sessions she listens carefully, asks focused questions, and offers techniques people can try between meetings.
Her work blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices. That mix lets her help someone spot patterns of thought, try small behavior changes, and use grounding or breathing skills when anxiety rises. She also draws on solution-focused and trauma-informed methods when the situation calls for them.
Outside clinical hours Rachel trains pet and service dogs, including psychiatric service dogs, which informs her practical, down-to-earth style. She aims to make therapy feel doable rather than overwhelming. Conversations move at a steady pace so people can test what helps and adjust as they go.
Rachel is licensed in Ohio as an LISW, and she offers sessions in English. People from other states or countries are welcome to discuss options. To start, readers should follow the site's intake steps to match and schedule a session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and supported. It helps people clarify what matters most to them and set goals that fit their lives.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, try different actions, and reduce symptoms like panic and persistent anxiety.
Mindfulness Therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices into sessions. These techniques can reduce reactivity and help someone manage moments of high anxiety or stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice can shift as progress is made and circumstances change.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows continued access to a therapist when location or mobility would otherwise make regular sessions difficult.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma, grief, depression, and LGBTQ issues, plus related concerns like social anxiety and control issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens, asks focused questions, and offers practical techniques to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has over 32 years of professional experience and combines clinical work with training pet and psychiatric service dogs.
What credentials and location information are listed?
She holds an LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.