Deborah Sterling, LCSW
- California
- CA LCSW 60078
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About Deborah
I'm a licensed therapist in California dedicated to supporting individuals through life's most challenging moments. I work with clients across the lifespan, bringing compassion and expertise to a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, family conflicts, and self-esteem challenges. My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to meet each person's unique needs. I specialize in helping clients navigate communication difficulties, social anxiety, isolation, grief from divorce and separation, caregiver stress, mood disorders, and women's health concerns. I also work with clients exploring forgiveness, self-love, codependency patterns, adoption and foster care experiences, and relationship dynamics including polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships. I'm particularly skilled at supporting individuals managing chronic pain and illness, postpartum challenges, and ADHD-related concerns. My approach honors your values and beliefs, creating a safe, respectful space where you feel truly heard and supported. I believe therapy works best when built on genuine connection and collaboration. My role is to walk alongside you with care, curiosity, and commitment as you work toward meaningful change and healing. Taking this first step takes courage, and I'm honored to support you on your journey. Read more Show less
What Deborah helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionADHDLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy
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Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues