Deborah Balliett-Veley, LCSW, LISW

Deborah Balliett-Veley is a licensed clinical social worker who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, and major life shifts such as a midlife crisis. She speaks plainly and listens closely to each person's story, offering steady support while people work through hard emotions and practical decisions.

Her practice centers on faith-informed counseling that respects individual values. Deborah focuses on goals like rebuilding self-esteem, finding life purpose, and easing the strain of caregiving or chronic illness. She also helps with workplace stress, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue.

With 12 years of experience, Deborah blends emotional support with concrete coping tools. Sessions emphasize clear steps people can try between meetings, along with time to process what comes up in conversation. She aims to help people notice what matters and make manageable changes.

Deborah holds LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) and LISW (licensed independent social worker) credentials and practices in Ohio. Her work often addresses grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and the effects of long-term illness or caregiving on daily life.

Clients can expect a respectful, empathetic space where faith and practical coaching can both play a role when appropriate. The focus is on collaboration, short-term strategies when useful, and helping people regain a sense of direction and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on both feelings and practical change. One approach emphasizes symptom-focused strategies such as managing anxiety and improving sleep through small, manageable steps. This helps people reduce immediate distress and build steadier routines.

Another approach centers on meaning and values, helping people facing life transitions or a midlife crisis to clarify what matters most. Work in this area often includes guided reflection and goal-setting to move toward a clearer sense of purpose.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will review a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and recommend methods that fit. She adjusts strategies as progress is made so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Confirm the session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be conducted. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people who are managing caregiving, chronic illness, or work stress connect with a licensed professional without rearranging their whole day.