- Collaborative listening
- Skills focused
- Values based
About Deborah
Deborah Winningham is an Ohio-licensed social worker who brings four years of clinical experience to her practice. She approaches each person with respect and the belief that they are the expert on their own story. She often works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and she also supports those managing depression and self-esteem struggles.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Deborah listens first, then helps clients find small, practical steps they can try between sessions. She values clear goals and skills people can use in everyday life. She encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Deborah draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and direction, and client-centered listening to make space for each person’s experience. Dialectical behavior strategies and attachment-based perspectives are also part of her toolkit when they fit the person’s needs.
She has worked with a wide range of concerns, including parenting stress, caregiver strain, grief, trauma, mood disorders, first responder and veteran issues, and panic disorder and panic attacks. Deborah is also experienced with adoption and foster care topics, aging and hospice-related concerns, and financial or career stressors.
Conversations are offered in English. People who want to begin are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s calendar.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values while learning to let difficult thoughts have less control. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and supporting each person’s own pace and goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Deborah will discuss what matters most to the client and try strategies that match their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be combined or adjusted as needed.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to maintain regular check-ins, practice skills between meetings, and bring real-life situations into conversation. The therapist’s specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does this therapist address?
Deborah works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, depression, self-esteem, and mood concerns. Additional areas listed include panic disorder and panic attacks, grief, trauma, caregiver stress, and first responder or veteran issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals, and teaches skills people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds four years of professional work experience as a clinician and brings that direct practice to sessions.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as an OH LISW and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling details; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.