Therapist profile
Deborah Balliett-Veley, LCSW, LISW
Licensed social worker - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with DeborahAbout
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver stress
- Life transitions
About Deborah
Deborah Balliett-Veley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 12 years of experience. She helps adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the strains that come with caregiving, chronic illness, or life changes. She also supports people dealing with sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.
Deborah uses faith-informed counseling alongside practical coping strategies. Sessions are conversational and focused on concrete steps clients can try between meetings. She listens for what matters most and helps people name small, workable changes that can ease daily strain.
Her background includes work with aging and geriatric issues, cancer and hospice-related concerns, and caregiver stress. She has experience addressing chronic pain, long-term illness, and the emotional effects of major life transitions. That experience guides how she helps people make plans that fit their circumstances.
Deborah often helps people unpack family problems, codependency, guilt, shame, and forgiveness. She also addresses isolation, compassion fatigue, and midlife questions about purpose and meaning. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than abstract theory.
Sessions aim to build emotional resilience while respecting each person’s values and beliefs. People who want a counselor who combines listening with practical coaching may find her approach useful. Before scheduling, confirm current session options and formats directly through the booking process.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Deborah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine emotional support with practical tools. One approach focuses on problem-solving and coping skills to reduce stress and manage anxiety in everyday life; it helps with work strain, sleep problems, and repeated worry. Another approach emphasizes grief and loss work, guiding people through end-of-life concerns, hospice-related feelings, and caregiver exhaustion with steady, paced conversations.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and circumstances and will help decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process can change over time as needs evolve.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between appointments. Some people prefer audio-only check-ins when bandwidth is limited or to have a shorter, focused session. Discussing format options during the first scheduling step helps match practical needs with therapeutic goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Nevada, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does she address?
She helps people work through family problems, codependency, guilt, and forgiveness rather than providing family therapy sessions.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Sessions are faith-informed and practical, focusing on conversational work and coping strategies people can use between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of experience working with adults and seniors on grief, anxiety, depression, and caregiving issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Ohio. The profile lists AZ LCSW and OH LISW as credential details.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided for people in her listed jurisdictions.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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