About Deborah
Deborah Edwards-Sharpe is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on anxiety, stress, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Deborah aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
She listens first and helps people name what matters most. Sessions focus on clear goals and simple strategies that can be tried between meetings. Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxious thoughts, improve mood, and handle everyday stressors.
Background and approach
Her work is collaborative; she and the client choose what to try together. That might include learning new ways to respond to worry, practicing communication skills, or building routines to lift mood. She keeps explanations plain and actions concrete so progress feels manageable.
Deborah has supported people through many life changes over three decades. That experience informs how she helps clients cope with transitions and relationship strain. She emphasizes small steps that build confidence and resilience over time.
People who prefer a steady, experienced guide often appreciate her approachable manner. Deborah aims to help each person find workable tools that fit their life and goals. She supports people as they practice new skills and notice gradual improvement.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building everyday coping skills. One common approach helps people identify anxious or negative thoughts, test how accurate they are, and practice more balanced thinking. This approach can reduce worry and make decisions feel more manageable.Another technique centers on behavioral changes such as scheduling pleasant activities, building routines, and gradually facing avoided situations. These actions help lift mood and increase confidence, especially when stress or depression have reduced daily motivation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they will try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days. Live chat and text are useful for shorter check-ins, tracking progress, or when written conversation feels clearer. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling daily life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
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