Licensed clinical social worker recordOhio
Deborah Balliett-Veley, LCSW, LISW
Ohio
Licensed social worker - stress and grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in Ohio
- LISW, licence I.0008001-SUPV
- Licensed in Nevada
- LCSW, licence 11048-C
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-22178
- NPI
- 1003596933
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
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
- Stress management
- Grief support
- Caregiver issues
About Deborah
Deborah Balliett-Veley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an Independent Licensed Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 12 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, career concerns, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes. Her work also addresses compassion fatigue and the emotional strain of caregiving and chronic illness.
Deborah uses faith-informed counseling in her sessions while focusing on practical support and emotional listening. She mixes straightforward coping strategies with time to talk through what matters most. Conversations often center on managing daily stress, improving mood, and finding steps toward clearer goals.
She also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related concerns, hospice and end-of-life matters, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. Those dealing with codependency, control issues, guilt, or forgiveness can work on realistic next steps and boundary choices. Sessions aim to balance problem-solving with emotional processing.
Her approach emphasizes building small, usable skills for everyday life. That might include sleep hygiene, pacing when dealing with chronic pain, or techniques to reduce workplace stress. Deborah leans on her clinical experience to suggest concrete actions rather than abstract ideas.
People who want a practical, values-aware therapist will find her straightforward style clear and focused. She conducts work in English and does not accept international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used and how online sessions function
Deborah describes her work as evidence-based and faith-informed, focusing on approaches that combine emotional support with practical skills. One approach emphasizes brief, structured coping strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress. That method breaks problems into steps and teaches skills you can use between sessions, such as breathing and pacing techniques for chronic pain or stress.Another approach centers on grief and life transitions, offering space to process loss while identifying daily routines that aid recovery. This helps people facing bereavement, end-of-life concerns, or major life changes to organize their days and set small goals that restore a sense of control.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on progress and comfort.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break or when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques used in person to remote conversations, focusing on practical tools and follow-up tasks that fit everyday life.
CAreas of focus
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Nevada, Arizona
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What topics does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related concerns including compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is faith-informed and practical, combining listening with concrete coping strategies to address daily problems and emotional concerns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with adults and seniors on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials. She is licensed as an AZ LCSW and an OH LISW and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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