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Deveta Gelispie, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Deveta

Deveta Gelispie is an LCSW based in Illinois who brings seven years of clinical experience to her therapeutic work. She draws on trauma-informed care and evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches to help clients navigate depression, relationship concerns, ADHD, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes attentive listening and building a collaborative connection so clients can explore their experiences and clarify goals. Deveta frames interventions around empathy and practical strategies tailored to each person’s situation, whether addressing grief, addiction, self-esteem, or career-related stress.

She integrates motivational interviewing and client-centered principles to support motivation and self-discovery while addressing patterns related to attachment, anger, or personality concerns. Sessions are oriented toward helping clients identify workable steps forward while honoring their values and personal truth.

Approaches that guide online sessions



Deveta frequently uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this method often addresses mood concerns, anxiety, ADHD-related strategies, and coping with life changes. She also employs client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and supporting clients' self-directed growth so they can clarify values and make choices that fit their lives. These approaches are presented in straightforward, practical ways to address issues like relationship strain, grief, and self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is an ongoing process and Deveta treats it as a collaborative decision. She works with each person to explore which methods feel most useful, adjusting the focus over time based on goals, preferences, and response to interventions so therapy remains aligned with what the client needs.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for scheduling and communication style. This range of formats can make it easier to attend regularly, try different ways of sharing between sessions, and fit therapy into a busy life while still working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Deveta address?
She works with a wide range of issues including relationship difficulties, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, addictions, self-esteem, and career or financial stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach centers on empathetic listening and collaboration, combining client-centered care with practical, goal-focused methods to help clients move forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with diverse concerns and applies trauma-informed and evidence-based interventions in her practice.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with the license numbers IL LCSW 149020644 and VA LCSW 0904018359, and she practices from Illinois.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesCommitment issuesFamily problemsJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Virginia

Languages

English