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Deborah Osborn, LCSW

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.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Deborah. View 16 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Idaho, West Virginia, and 2 more

Recent reviews

Deb is amazing! She allows me to be my total self. We have productive sessions and she helps me discern my thoughts and emotions. She validates my conerns and opinions but also challenges me to see other perspectives. She helps me set realistic expectations for myself and others and can pinpoint why I'm feeling a certain way and how to explore that further . Our sessions are very comfortable and conversational rather than formal/clinical.

Reviewed May 2024

She understands and has helped me so much

Reviewed January 2024

More about Deborah

  • 25 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW, LICSW

Thankyou for reading my profile. It is difficult to convey my work in few paragraphs. I have been counseling since 1998 when I completed my first master's degree in Counseling. I later earned a second masters in Clinical Social Work.

I understand that change is not easy and I know that no single approach to change works for everyone. With this in mind, I am willing to draw upon a number of modalities. I use techniques from mindfulness and gratitude along with traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Reality Therapy to develop a plan of growth.

I am always in partnership, working alongside the client and family as we move towards health. I believe that the client is the authority or expert with regard to their goals and needs. I follow the client's lead in developing those goals while offering my expertise in creating a successful plan. I also believe that focusing on a whole person strength-based relationship contributes to a solid base of trust and acceptance. With this solid therapeutic relationship established, the client can feel safe to be authentic and vulnerable.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Addictions LGBT Grief Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Blended family issues Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Midlife crisis Military and veterans issues Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Deborah Osborn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801160619.

  • LCSW · Idaho · LCSW-35651 · Expires February 2025
  • LICSW · West Virginia · dp00943338 · Expires October 2025
  • LICSW · Washington · LW 61317611 · Expires February 2025
  • LCSW · California · 120796 · Expires January 2026

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 Osborn

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

Overall rating:

5.0

16 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Easy Understands She helps Calm Comfortable Helped Understanding Great listener Amazing

Deb is amazing! She allows me to be my total self. We have productive sessions and she helps me discern my thoughts and emotions. She validates my conerns and opinions but also challenges me to see other perspectives. She helps me set realistic expectations for myself and others and can pinpoint why I'm feeling a certain way and how to explore that further . Our sessions are very comfortable and conversational rather than formal/clinical.

Reviewed May 2024

She understands and has helped me so much

Reviewed January 2024

Very insightful and easy to talk to! Encourages me to stay in and touch and provides me with helpful documents I can use in my relationship to help communicate what I'm going through and what I need.

Reviewed November 2023

She understands my concerns and helps me think through them.

Reviewed November 2023

I very much appreciate Deborah's style. She is a great listener and asks important questions. She helps me to see situations in the context of the bigger picture. I highly recommend Deborah.

Reviewed August 2023

Good listener, Calm, Very Nice, Likes to push you in to directions that help you grow, is very understanding of issues and emotions. Lovely woman, very motherly in essence. I like her a-lot in just a short time!

Reviewed May 2023

I am so grateful to have met this wonderful person through this app. The ways she helped me while I was in a dark space with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy was mind blowing and so rewarding. Much appreciated.

Reviewed March 2023

I honestly don't know where I would be without Deb. After a life changing event in my marriage I found her to be such a good listener which was beyond comforting to me. I seem to always benefit from her well thought out nuggets of wisdom. I appreciate her support as I navigate this next chapter in my life.

Reviewed November 2022

I feel really lucky to have found Deb in this platform. It has never been easy for me to connect with a therapist before, so Deb did break that bubble for me. She respects boundaries and doesn’t make a remark on anything sensitive. She is a great listener. Also I love all the worksheets she sends to me. Her approach is solely based on critical thinking and approaching a problem with your own self. She rarely influences the output which makes it so easy to be vulnerable with her.

Reviewed November 2022

Very pleasant to speak with! I love that she is down to earth and doesn’t try to “speak down” to me. As reluctant as I was to start therapy, I feel very blessed to have found Deborah - she is more like talking to a friend, so that for the most part, it doesn’t FEEL like therapy!

Reviewed September 2022

Deb is fantastic and i would recomend her to anyone.

Reviewed September 2022

After my first session with Deborah , I felt like a huge weight I've been carrying for almost 30 years has been lifted off my shoulders. I've been feeling great and been able to manage my issues so far. She's paid attention to all the details about my life and to my journal. Deborah asked the right questions and was able to pinpoint the issues, and then given me the direction to manage my issues. She's highly recommended as a licensed therapist.

Reviewed March 2022

She is the best therapist I have ever had!

Reviewed March 2022

Deborah was exactly what I needed. I've spoken with many different therapists but have never found the right fit. Deborah is the first therapist that encourages me to think for myself and to make my own decisions instead of "offering advice" all willy nilly. Personally, as someone who is trying to embrace living authentically and someone who has struggled their entire life with having confidence in taking control of their own life and living it for them, having someone who listens and encourages and guides me to dig deeper has been exactly what I needed. She's very good at reframing things which allows me to be more comfortable and confident with my decisions - even if they don't pan out how I'd hoped or planned. Being able to cope and see things in a positive and opportunistic way is something I have lost but I want to come naturally again and I believe I will get there working with Deborah!

Reviewed January 2022

Deb is the right person for me right now. She understands my interesting and varied background, my religious upbringing and the scars that I still have from that, and she holds no judgement. She is perfect for me right now as I just need to be heard. I am not a newbie to therapy or self understanding.

Reviewed January 2022

She is great! calm, collected, and gives me a safe space to think and answer for myself!

Reviewed September 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Deborah Osborn offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Deborah Osborn 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 Osborn speak?

Deborah Osborn speaks English.

How many years of experience does Deborah Osborn have?

Deborah Osborn has 25 years of experience.

Where is Deborah Osborn licensed to practice?

Deborah Osborn is licensed to practice in Idaho, West Virginia, Washington, and California.

Does Deborah Osborn accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Deborah Osborn 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 Osborn offer?

Deborah Osborn offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Deborah Osborn?

Deborah Osborn 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 Osborn?

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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