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Deborah Devlin, LPCC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Deborah

Deborah Devlin is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 25 years of practice helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, ADHD, grief, mood concerns, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

She centers a client-focused stance that emphasizes practical skills and meaningful change while respecting each person’s experience and goals. Deborah’s background spans outpatient clinics, hospitals, home-based programs, disaster response teams, and overseas work with military families, giving her a broad view of how circumstances shape mental health.

Her training blends community counseling and social work foundations with a range of evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-informed work, and dialectical approaches when emotional regulation and interpersonal patterns are central.

Deborah has degrees in social work and community counseling, an additional master’s in philosophy, and is completing doctoral studies; she also completed dissertation research on post-traumatic growth and military members. She offers care to youth, adults, families, and groups and aims to help clients move forward in practical, sustainable ways.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online flexibility



Deborah often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping skills. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which emphasizes values-driven action and mindful acceptance to reduce struggle with difficult thoughts and emotions. When attachment or relationship patterns are central, attachment-based therapy helps explore how early and current relationship dynamics influence feelings and interactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah works with each person to determine which methods best match their concerns, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds and building practical tools together.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase access and fit different lifestyles. These formats allow for flexible scheduling and ongoing support between meetings, making it easier to maintain momentum and use therapeutic tools in daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Deborah commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, ADHD, and challenges related to intimacy and self-esteem.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, and attachment-based methods to match techniques to each person's goals and needs.
How much experience does she bring to practice?
She has 25 years of clinical experience across outpatient settings, hospitals, home-based programs, disaster teams, and work overseas with military families.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPCC credential with the designation OH LPCC E.0004001-SUPV and practices in Ohio.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

What Deborah can help with

Deborah Devlin works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Deborah works with youth, families, individuals, and groups with mental health disorders and addiction disorders.

How Deborah approaches therapy

Deborah's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Gottman Method.

Experience and training

Deborah is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Ohio, with 25 years of clinical experience.