Deborah Osborn , LCSW, LICSW

Deborah Osborn, LCSW and LICSW, brings a thoughtful, strengths-based approach to counseling informed by more than two decades of clinical training and practice. She began counseling in 1998 after earning a master’s degree in Counseling and later completed a second master’s in Clinical Social Work. Deborah blends practical strategies with reflective practices, integrating mindfulness and gratitude exercises alongside traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients as they pursue meaningful change.

She also draws from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Reality Therapy to create flexible, goal-oriented plans tailored to each person and family she works with. Deborah emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process, viewing the individual as the expert on their own life while contributing her clinical knowledge to help define and reach realistic goals. Her style centers on whole-person care and building on existing strengths so clients can feel supported to be authentic and vulnerable.

Licensed as a clinical social worker - LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) - Deborah works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, and mood disorders. She prioritizes collaborative planning and practical tools to help clients move toward improved functioning and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care that fit your life

Deborah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy as core tools in her clinical work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve coping - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical attention and acceptance skills to help people relate differently to difficult emotions and to build resilience in the face of ongoing stress.

She also practices a client-centered approach that places the individual at the center of decision making. This way of working emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and respect for each person’s goals so that treatment plans reflect personal values and real-life priorities. Deborah works together with clients to determine which methods fit best based on their needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Deborah can be delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied communication styles. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work and to continue care through life transitions while still receiving consistent therapeutic support.