Miss Deborah always listen to me and I need her now and she will call me later just to confirm I’m OK
Deborah Meabon, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Deborah is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Deborah. View 13 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
Recent reviews
Wonderful and caring therapist! Has helped me a lot and can’t wait to speak with her again!
More about Deborah
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am a trauma-focused therapist, working with people who have been victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and various other traumas since 2017. People with unresolved trauma may have difficulty finding and maintaining an internal sense of peace and safety. They often struggle with symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and a variety of addiction behaviors. I have extensive training and experience in therapy skills that address current symptoms that are causing extra challenges in a person's life, with a focus toward obtaining healing for unresolved trauma experiences. While it is not possible to rewrite the past, it is possible to change the way you continue to be impacted by those painful experiences from your history.
I also have four years experience as a hospice counselor/social worker, plus twelve years working as a social worker with people who have disabilities. These combined experiences have enriched my understanding of how the grieving process is engaged in many of our life experiences, including: life changes (job change, retirement, moving, empty nest, etc); loss/change of ability status; and witnessing or experiencing trauma.
Some of the treatment methods I use: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), PC (Progressive Counting), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Mindfulness, Crave-Ex (addiction method that incorporates EMDR), attachment focused, somatic awareness, Trauma-focused Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, Systems Theory.
As a trauma-focused therapist, this is the general path I follow: 1) learning skills to help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms; 2) learning about the connections between past traumas and current triggers in your life; 3) building a general emotional tolerance for working on healing from trauma history; 4) gently working through healing process for trauma history; 5) rebuilding emotional wellness to include an improved self-esteem, healthy boundary, relationship and communication skills. If you prefer a more traditional, talk-therapy type experience, I may not be the right choice for you.
A major focus I have is to help a person gain a sense of hope by slowly replacing negative self-beliefs into positive beliefs that are enhanced and reinforced. I look forward to starting on this healing journey with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Deborah Meabon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609543123.
- LCSW · Pennsylvania · CW022025 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Deborah Meabon
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Miss Deborah always listen to me and I need her now and she will call me later just to confirm I’m OK
Wonderful and caring therapist! Has helped me a lot and can’t wait to speak with her again!
I love working with Deborah! She is very observant and has helped me develop self compassion through working through old memories
Deborah went above and beyond to help me find lots of info and systems and and practical things to do and try to improve my well-being and mental state. I am very grateful for her assistance
Debbie is a fantastic therapist. She is incredibly attuned and supportive. She understands well what I need, is patient, and has been a great resource in helping me heal from trauma. I couldn’t recommend her as a therapist more!
I was very hesitant to start therapy after a prior bad therapy experience but Deborah calmed my fears from the first session. She's incredibly kind and the trauma work she's done with me has been life changing. I can sleep peacefully again and have begun managing my anxiety in a much healthier way.
Deborah is one of the kindest therapists I´ve had the privilege of meeting. She takes her time in listening to you and really pays attention to what your concerns are. She is extremely respectful and cares a lot about your well-being. I couldn't be happier.
Deborah is an incredible person and therapist. I have a lot of trauma and issues to work through and these past few months with her have been some of the most eye opening and confidence boosting I've had ever. The methods she uses and techniques she teaches are invaluable and I feel so grateful to have been connected with her.
I am satisfied with her help for my issue.
I’m so grateful that I matched with Deborah as my therapist. She is kind and empathic, and her warmth makes it easy to feel safe and open up, which I know can be a challenge—it is for me. She is an excellent communicator and checks in to make sure you’re on the same page as far as goals, and is encouraging, but always in a guiding and reflective way, never pushy. She has a wealth of knowledge in trauma therapy, which is very impressive and an amazing resource for those fortunate enough to work with her. Thanks Deborah! I look forward to continue to work together.
I feel that in a very short time Deborah has understood my needs and given my many actionable steps to take towards getting to where I’d like to be. I like how she organizes her sessions as well and I feel that I have gotten so much value from three sessions than years of therapy before. Highly recommend!
Very compassionate. Easy to talk to. Provides a good knowledge of ways to improve my anxiety.
Truly a pleasure to work with, she has been flexible with my schedule, helpful and attentive to any concerns I have, and checks in on me when needed. Couldn’t ask for more!
Frequently asked questions
Does Deborah Meabon offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Deborah Meabon works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Deborah Meabon speak?
Deborah Meabon speaks English.
How many years of experience does Deborah Meabon have?
Deborah Meabon has 6 years of experience.
Where is Deborah Meabon licensed to practice?
Deborah Meabon is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
Does Deborah Meabon accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Deborah Meabon accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Deborah Meabon offer?
Deborah Meabon offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Deborah Meabon?
Deborah Meabon can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Deborah Meabon?
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