Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Deborah Anderson, LCSW, LISW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in Ohio
- LISW, licence I.2002387
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 107198
- NPI
- 1245631779
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Deborah supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions support
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Deborah
Deborah Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) licensed in Ohio with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing addictions, depression, anxiety, grief, and related problems. Her focus includes relationship and family stress, parenting strain, career concerns, and coping with life changes such as loss or new diagnoses.
She uses practical, goal-oriented work. Deborah draws on solution-focused methods to help identify small, concrete steps that reduce barriers to daily functioning. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and habits that get in the way of progress.
Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when someone is trying to change substance use or other difficult patterns. Client-centered techniques keep the conversation anchored to each person’s priorities and pace. Sessions are cooperative; she asks questions, offers strategies, and checks in about what feels useful.
Deborah has supported people dealing with anger, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and trauma. She also addresses self-esteem, coping skills for stress, and career-related worries. That range comes from years of community and clinical work across settings.
People who choose her work with someone who focuses on tangible change. She helps set clear goals, track small wins, and adjust strategies when needed. Before committing to a plan she discusses options and timelines so the next steps are understandable.
BHow sessions work
How her clinical approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. In online sessions this means the therapist centers the conversation on the client’s goals and adapts pacing to fit their needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small experiments to change unhelpful patterns; online CBT can use worksheets, structured check-ins, and between-session tasks to build new habits.Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and resolve mixed feelings. In an online setting this looks like reflective questions, weighing pros and cons, and building motivation step by step. Deborah treats deciding which approach to use as a collaborative process and will review options with each person based on their goals and preferences.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. The practical upside of online work is fitting sessions into busy lives: shorter check-ins on a work break, reduced travel time, and the ability to continue therapy across life changes. Therapists can assign focused exercises between meetings and track progress in a way that slots into everyday routines.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship and family stress, parenting strain, career concerns, ADHD, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using solution-focused work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered approaches to set and meet clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in community and clinical settings with people facing substance use, mood disorders, grief, and trauma.
Is she licensed to practice in Texas?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers