Deborah Balliett-Veley, LCSW, LISW

Deborah Balliett-Veley is a licensed social worker who helps adults and older adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. She draws on 12 years of clinical experience to support people working through depression, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and loneliness. Deborah aims to help clients find purpose, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with self-compassion.

Her approach blends compassionate listening with practical coping strategies. Sessions focus on clear steps people can use between meetings, like routines for better sleep, ways to manage anger, and tools to reduce day-to-day anxiety. She also supports those dealing with serious life changes, such as caregiving demands, chronic health challenges, and end-of-life concerns.

Deborah brings a faith-informed perspective when clients want it, while respecting each person’s beliefs and preferences. She works to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about guilt, shame, or isolation. Practical problem solving is balanced with attention to emotional experience.

Her background as an LCSW and LISW in Ohio means she has hands-on experience with common life stressors and mood concerns. She often helps clients clarify goals, repair strained relationships, and build daily habits that support well-being. The focus is on small, realistic changes that add up.

If you are coping with aging-related issues, caregiver stress, or chronic illness, Deborah offers steady guidance and actionable strategies. She encourages collaborative work so people leave sessions with clear next steps and a plan for change.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Deborah uses evidence-based techniques focused on coping skills and emotional processing. One common approach emphasizes practical coping strategies - teaching step-by-step skills for managing anxiety, improving sleep, and handling caregiver stress. These techniques give people clear actions to use between sessions and aim to reduce everyday distress.

Another emphasis is on grief and meaning-oriented work, helping people process loss, clarify life purpose, and face end-of-life concerns. This approach includes guided conversations about values, memory, and what brings meaning, which can be especially helpful for older adults and those caring for someone with serious illness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how they respond to different methods. Together they choose techniques that fit the client’s needs and adjust them over time based on what is helpful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make regular appointments easier to keep during caregiving demands or health-related mobility limits.