Therapist profile
Deborah Winningham, LISW
Ohio LISW - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and ACT
About Deborah
Deborah Winningham is an Ohio-licensed social worker (LISW) with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on common household strains such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and parenting challenges. She also helps people with depression, self-esteem, motivation, and confidence when those issues affect day-to-day life.
Deborah works from the idea that each person knows their story best. Sessions aim to identify strengths already present and use those strengths to handle current problems. Conversations are straightforward and practical, with an emphasis on small steps that can change how a person manages stress and relationships.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and shift unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment strategies to clarify values and take meaningful action, and attachment-informed ideas to understand relationship patterns. She also uses elements from dialectical behavior and client-centered approaches when appropriate.
Clients who come for parenting or family-related worries can expect a focus on communication, boundary setting, and coping strategies for everyday pressures. Sessions may cover grief, trauma-related reactions, anger, and life transitions alongside practical problem solving around money, work, or caregiving responsibilities.
She offers services in English and practices in Ohio. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How sessions work
How Deborah uses different therapies online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people name what matters to them and take small, values-based steps even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes where motivation or direction feels unclear.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep people stuck and teaches practical techniques to shift them. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related problems.
Attachment-Informed work pays attention to patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect current reactions and communication. This can help people understand relationship conflict and intimacy-related issues.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Deborah will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That discussion helps shape session focus and the kinds of tools used between meetings.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online appointments help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The therapist and client will plan practical arrangements together, such as scheduling that fits caregiving or work routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She helps with day-to-day parenting strain, communication problems within the household, and conflict that affects a parent or caregiver's well-being.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her sessions are practical and person-centered, using clear techniques and small action steps drawn from several therapy approaches.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of professional experience working with stress, mood concerns, relationship issues, and parenting challenges.
Is she a licensed clinician and where does she practice?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.