Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Deborah Sterling, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Family
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 60078
- NPI
- 1609330554
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Deborah
Deborah Sterling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with three years of practice listed. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and the impacts of trauma and abuse. She also supports clients navigating ADHD, relationship concerns, questions of identity related to LGBT issues, and the strain of caregiving and compassion fatigue.
She draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral ideas. Sessions are primarily talk-based and aim to make patterns clearer and more manageable. Deborah uses solution-focused techniques to set practical goals and track small steps toward change.
Before her current practice she spent many years working with children and families connected to the foster care system. That background informs how she sees family problems, adoption and foster care concerns, and issues around divorce and separation. It also shaped her approach to working with adolescents and adults in therapy.
In the room she tends to prioritize concrete strategies that fit daily life. That can mean breaking a problem into smaller parts, testing a new coping skill, or changing an unhelpful thought pattern. She explains ideas in plain language and checks in about what works for each person.
Deborah works with people dealing with complex losses, parenting stress, and non-monogamous relationship questions among other concerns. She practices in California and offers services in English. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling details.
BHow sessions work
How Deborah's approaches are used in online sessions
Deborah uses client-centered work to focus on the person's experience and priorities. That approach centers the conversation on what matters most to the client and helps shape the topics for each session.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT gives concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns, and often involves practicing new skills between sessions.
Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set short-term goals and identify small steps that lead to change. It keeps sessions action-oriented and is useful for coping with life changes, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That decision is collaborative and revisited as needed.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing timing and session length up front helps match sessions to your schedule and daily life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and related family issues. She also addresses ADHD, parenting, LGBT questions, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize practical steps and talk-based strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She lists three years of experience in her current practice. Her background includes many years working in child welfare and foster care settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, in California. Her practice location is in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your chosen plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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