Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Deborah Stone, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 20499
- NPI
- 1396840443
- Experience
- 30 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma and abuse
About Deborah
Deborah Stone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 30 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and issues related to divorce. Deborah communicates directly and plainly so people can understand next steps quickly.
Her background includes long-term clinical work that has covered adults, adolescents, and children. That experience shaped a practical approach to common problems like panic, mood changes, and chronic stress. Sessions focus on identifying what is causing distress now and what small changes can reduce it.
Deborah pays attention to connections and attachment patterns. She helps people notice how early relationships affect current behavior and feelings. Conversations often include ways to manage strong emotions and reduce impulsive reactions.
She also addresses practical strains that come with caregiving, chronic illness, and life transitions. Topics such as guilt, shame, isolation, and purpose are taken seriously and met with straightforward strategies. Communication skills and problem-solving are common parts of the work.
Deborah asks questions, listens for patterns, and suggests steps to try between sessions. Her goal is clear: help people develop manageable tools for day-to-day life. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic methods are used in online sessions
Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present problems and practical skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep stress and anxiety active, then trying small changes to see what helps. This method is useful for panic, mood changes, and day-to-day worry.She also uses work that looks at attachment and relationship patterns. This approach helps people see how past relationships shape current reactions and teaches clearer communication and boundaries. It can be useful for relationship strain, abandonment concerns, and issues around trust.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist and client review problems, goals, and preferences together and choose methods that fit. Adjustments are made over time based on what is working and what is not, so the plan evolves in collaboration.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. For practical matters like quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth needs, discuss preferences when scheduling to find the right arrangement.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and related topics such as panic attacks and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and direct, focusing on identifying current problems and teaching steps people can use between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of professional experience in clinical work.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zone and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers