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Licensed clinical social worker recordOregon

Deborah Dhillon

Deborah Dhillon, LCSW

Oregon

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and trauma work

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Oregon
LCSW, licence L7967
NPI
1861641227
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Oregon

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 and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • CBT and DBT methods

About Deborah

Deborah Dhillon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oregon with three years of clinical experience. She works with people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Her approach is direct and practical. She encourages clients to name the problems they want to change and take active steps toward those goals. Sessions focus on clear skills, problem solving, and building on existing strengths rather than vague talk alone.

Deborah uses a mix of methods depending on the issue. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy to center the client's perspective. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for emotion regulation. She also incorporates EMDR and mindfulness techniques when appropriate.

In sessions she aims to be straightforward and respectful. Clients can expect concrete strategies they can use between meetings and a focus on managing everyday demands like work, family, and health. Her style is honest and practical rather than clinical or abstract.

Practical matters are addressed directly. Cost varies by location and services use a subscription that may be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment through the See online therapy options button.

BHow sessions work

How Deborah uses therapy methods online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters to the client, and helps build on strengths to solve problems. This approach is useful for people who want to shape goals and steer their own process.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems in place. In short sessions clients identify unhelpful thoughts, test them, and practice alternative actions that change mood and behavior. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers clear skills for managing emotions and improving relationships. It teaches practical techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be used between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That collaborative decision shapes which methods are tried and how they are used over time.

Confirm the session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, and medical needs. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or let clients avoid travel on busy days.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Oregon

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related life changes.

What is her therapy style and approach?

Her style is direct and practical. She uses client-centered conversations alongside CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques depending on the client’s needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of clinical experience as an LCSW working in mental health settings.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oregon.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select 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

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