Deb Osborn, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Deb!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with clients in California via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationship issues using primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.

My focus

I find that my approach and experience align well with the needs of adults who may be facing challenges due to life transitions and social pressures. Often, chronic mental health issues can be exacerbated by struggles related to life stages, and I am comfortable working through these issues.

My approach

My approach to therapy varies based on your needs. 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 several modalities.

My communication style

I strongly believe that you know yourself. I want to help you and offer options. I want to plant seeds. I want to empower you to have the confidence and skills to care for yourself.

My journey to mental healthcare

After I volunteered at a domestic violence shelter, I decided this would be my career path. I completed two master's degrees and became a licensed clinical social worker. After working for others for over 25 years, I have found that this private practice is very rewarding for me.

My goals for you

I believe that goals need to be realistic, attainable, and worthwhile. We want to answer the question: What will a happy and healthy lifestyle look like for this particular person? What does this person want for their mental health? What steps do we need to take to get there?

Our first session

I am always in partnership, working alongside you as we move towards better mental health. Trust and acceptance. With a solid therapeutic relationship established, you can feel safe to be authentic and vulnerable. The focus of the first session is: Why are you here, and is there anything we can do, no matter how small, to help you today?

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Reality Therapy

Trauma Focused

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Focus populations

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Single Mother

Educators

LGBTQIA+

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Carelon Behavioral Health
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from West Virginia University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Deb Osborn