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Deborah Bledsoe, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Deborah is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Deborah. View 15 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Arkansas

Recent reviews

All I can say is she is awesome and truly cares.

Reviewed September 2024

I have been seeing Deborah for 6 months now and she has been such a blessing to my life. She has helped me get through such a hard time in my life and gave me skills to use to better myself and my life. She is such a joy to talk to and I consider her more of a friend than a therapist. Our talks are always so beneficial and I feel like I have just finished a conversation with a friend who has professional advice. I recommend Deborah to anyone going through a break up or any other hard time.

Reviewed May 2024

More about Deborah

  • 17 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hello . My name is Deborah Bledsoe and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a specialty in Drug and Alcohol and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas in 1999. I have gone on to further my education and knowledge with Rehabilitation Counseling at University of Arkansas Little Rock and I am also a certified tobacco interventionist.

I work with individuals and families with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, depression, substance abuse, trauma-informed care, family relations problems, communication, anger management, life changes and compassion fatigue. I come from an eclectic approach to counseling, but by the client’s presenting concerns, motivation and goals, the therapies that could be used are client centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy psychodynamic therapy, solution focused therapy and trauma-informed care. I am a counselor of color, with over twenty years in counseling, substance abuse and mental health. I would be a good match for someone seeking an older and mature counselor.

Life as we have once known has dramatically changed, which has brought struggles and overwhelming challenges to face daily. I would like to help you provide solutions to these challenges that you face. If you make the first step to seek help, I will walk with you. If you are willing to put the work in you will see a much healthier you.

I look forward to being a part of your journey to a fulfilled life.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Relationship issues Grief Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Deborah Bledsoe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861831208.

  • LPC · Arkansas · P1601007 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Deborah Bledsoe

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

15 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Grateful Recommend Comfortable Great Understand Wonderful Attentive Excellent Listens

All I can say is she is awesome and truly cares.

Reviewed September 2024

I have been seeing Deborah for 6 months now and she has been such a blessing to my life. She has helped me get through such a hard time in my life and gave me skills to use to better myself and my life. She is such a joy to talk to and I consider her more of a friend than a therapist. Our talks are always so beneficial and I feel like I have just finished a conversation with a friend who has professional advice. I recommend Deborah to anyone going through a break up or any other hard time.

Reviewed May 2024

Listens, understanding help you to see both problem(s) and/or possible solution(s); tells you what you need to hear not what you want to hear.

Reviewed March 2024

Mrs Bledsoe is fantastic. She understands the situations you're going through, and gives great advice. She cares about the process you make along the way , while giving encouragement. She is so determined to help in any because she wants to see you succeed. She is definitely God sent.

Reviewed August 2021

Wonderful therapist, great outlook and perspective on life. I appreciate that she has been through things and can give me strong advice that I can lean on when I’m being indecisive due to having lived and went through things herself. Excellent communication skills, I do not feel that I have to do too much for her to understand me and my perspective. I highly recommend her to anyone struggling in their own life. She is attentive, she listens and she remembers from session to session what was being discussed.

Reviewed August 2023

Deborah listened to my whole interview. She was easy to connect with and I am grateful God put her in my life! She is a wonderful counselor.

Reviewed July 2023

She’s the best!

Reviewed April 2023

Deborah is excellent! She is a great listener while keeping me focused on and getting to the root of the issues I'm dealing with. I signed up with her when I was really struggling with anxiety due to some changes at home and work and she helped me find coping mechanisms to get through until those issues could be resolved. I definitely recommend her.

Reviewed November 2022

I only had the opportunity to talk with Deborah for 3 sessions, but I am very grateful to her for her time. This was my first ever experience talking to a therapist, but Deborah's emphasis on making sure that I was comfortable helped me greatly to relax and to be willing to keep going. I'm disappointed that I will not be able to continue working with her moving forward, but as this was her doctor's recommendation, I understand how important it is also to "heal the healer." I wish her nothing but the best in the future, and for every blessing she has been to me and others, I hope that those blessings are magnified and returned to her.

Reviewed June 2022

Ms. Deborah has been a wonderful therapist to work with. Sometimes I feel a little bit intimidated by therapists in the sense that their style of therapy is too sterile or too “medical” but I never felt even a shred of that with Ms. Deborah. She is very genuine and warm - sessions with her felt more like catching up with a friend or family member, and I love that! She helped me get through some major life transitions and lots of hard news. I’m very grateful for her role in my mental health care. Thank you Ms. Deborah!

Reviewed June 2022

I have had a number of counselors and in my first session she has been the most amazing and attentive counselor I have ever had in my entire life. I am looking forward to working with her every week.

Reviewed June 2021

We’ve just had our first session and I feel very comfortable telling Deborah how I feel and what’s going on with me. I’m looking forward to future sessions.

Reviewed June 2021

She’s very intuitive in finding out what needs to be explored and tries to help you get to a place/direction you need to go from a caring understanding.

Reviewed May 2021

Ms Deborah helped me so much. Im glad i reached out to BetterHelp and got allocated to her. She helped me see and understand things that I had to work on for myself. I can finally say that wow, I’m me again. Thank you Ms Deborah. Forever grateful for your guidance and support.

Reviewed May 2021

Deborah made me feel welcome, heard, and comfortable. She really listened to me. If she saw that I would just nod my head or say umm hmm, she knew there was more and allowed me to elaborate on my feelings. Definitely recommend Better Help and Deborah for those looking to seek counseling.

Reviewed April 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Deborah Bledsoe offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Deborah Bledsoe works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Deborah Bledsoe speak?

Deborah Bledsoe speaks English.

How many years of experience does Deborah Bledsoe have?

Deborah Bledsoe has 17 years of experience.

Where is Deborah Bledsoe licensed to practice?

Deborah Bledsoe is licensed to practice in Arkansas.

Does Deborah Bledsoe accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Deborah Bledsoe does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Deborah Bledsoe offer?

Deborah Bledsoe offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Deborah Bledsoe?

Deborah Bledsoe can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Deborah Bledsoe?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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