- Adoption and foster care
- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
About Deborah
Deborah Devlin, LPCC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, or major life changes. She is straightforward and calm in sessions, and she focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her approach is grounded in listening and building a plan that fits each person’s life.
She trained with a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Akron and a master’s degree in community counseling from Malone University. Deborah also earned a master’s degree in philosophy and is completing a doctorate at Walden University, with dissertation research on post-traumatic growth and military members.
Deborah draws on therapies that help people notice thoughts and choose values-based actions. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking, and acceptance-based ideas to reduce struggle with difficult feelings. Attachment-informed ideas guide work on relationships and trust.
Across 25 years of practice she has worked in outpatient clinics, hospitals, disaster response teams, home-based programs, and overseas with military members and their families. That variety influences a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions.
Many topics are within her experience, including parenting concerns, adoption and foster care issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. Sessions aim at clearer goals, better day-to-day coping, and stronger connections to what matters to each person.
Online approaches that match real life needs
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with personal values so actions match what matters. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and when life changes feel overwhelming.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape trust and emotional responses. This approach can help with attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and family-related stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and daily routines. That decision is revisited as things change so the plan stays useful.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering a way to meet when a full in-person visit isn’t practical. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing, homework, and skills practice to how someone prefers to engage, helping the work feel relevant and doable.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Deborah address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting issues, ADHD, relationship and attachment concerns, and many related topics such as adoption and foster care.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. Deborah uses a mix of cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance-based strategies, and attachment-informed approaches to help people make meaningful changes.
How much experience does she have?
Deborah has 25 years of clinical experience working in outpatient settings, hospitals, disaster teams, home-based programs, and with military populations overseas.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LPCC and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.