Therapist profile
Deborah Winningham, LISW
Ohio
Ohio LISW - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLISW
- LicenseLISW, Ohio / I.0005826-SUPV
- NPI1235233271
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOhio
About
- CBT skills
- ACT strategies
- Attachment focus
About Deborah
Deborah Winningham is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with four years of professional experience. She works with adults wrestling with stress, anxiety, depression, and the daily frustrations that build into bigger problems. Deborah also helps people navigate relationship and family tension, parenting concerns, and issues around self-esteem and motivation.
She frames clients as experts on their own stories and looks for practical ways to move forward. Sessions focus on clear steps and everyday skills rather than jargon. Deborah names anger and intimacy-related struggles among the common concerns she sees, and she brings multiple behavior-focused methods to the work.
In practice she draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to spot unhelpful thinking and build alternatives. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to help clarify values and take actions that matter. She also uses client-centered and attachment-informed ways of relating so people feel heard while they try new strategies.
Her style is direct and supportive, aimed at helping people change patterns that cause repeated stress or conflict. She offers practical tools for managing panic, mood swings, grief, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care matters, caregiving stress, first responder and veteran-related concerns, and end-of-life issues.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect four years of hands-on practice. Deborah encourages prospective clients to try a first conversation and see how the methods fit their goals.
How sessions work
How Deborah's approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what truly matters and take small steps toward those values even when emotions run high. It can be useful for anger that comes from feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is practical for anxiety, panic, mood shifts, and everyday conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work and happens together. The therapist and client will review goals and try techniques to see what fits. Adjustments are made along the way so that sessions match the client's needs and preferences.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time. It also lets people use worksheets or practice tools in real time during a session. Licensed professionals often combine talking, skill practice, and behavioral experiments in online appointments to help manage anger, improve communication, and handle life transitions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, self-esteem, grief, and related mood or adjustment struggles.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and straightforward. She uses behavior-focused skills and clear steps drawn from multiple methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a practicing clinician in Ohio.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an Ohio LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Can sessions be done in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How are costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Start by selecting the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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