Deborah Taylor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Deborah
I am licensed in Illinois with 47 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & eating disorders. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
What Deborah helps with
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
How Deborah works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
What clients say
- “This was our first session, so not much to say other than Deborah is easy to talk to, listens, and I'm looking forward to working with her again.”
- “Debbie is incredible.”
- “She is very kind and supportive and I feel no judgment when I tell her what is bothering me or if I have any new revelations which feels amazing. It is still early but I am very pleased and have high hopes for the progress we will make.”
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- “She listens well and the. Inputs when needed with suggestions on how to look or deal with and issue. Thoughtful and helpfull”
- “Deborah is a very intelligent, experienced, and thoughtful therapist!”
- “She’s great !!!”
- “So far very helpful when things are not looking good . <br /> 😊”
- “Debbie was great! really help me feel reassured. Great for an anxious person.”
- “Great listener!”
- “Great Therapist!”
- “Debbie is pleasant to speak with and understands my situation and what is creating my anxiety. Debbie helps with suggestions on how to deal with the anxiety and has recommended exercises and books to assist with the situations.<br /> I would recommend Debbie to anyone needing help with anxiety and stress.”
- “Deborah has been a fantastic therapist. I have never tried therapy before and have been so happy with her understanding, relatability, and knowledge. My sessions with Deborah feel like I am talking with a friend who has great insights and is able to point out other ways of seeing situations. Thank you Deborah!”
- “Debbie is absolutely wonderful, engaging and honest. She makes you feel heard and seen without judgement and is a wealth of knowledge. Really enjoying my sessions with her thus far”
- “Deborah is kind, fun to talk to, and very helpful! I feel seen and heard and enjoy learning from her.”
- “Deborah is very respectful, knowledgeable, listens intently, and provides insightful feedback. She is upfront and honest and transparent in her work.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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