01
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Deborah
Deborah Stone, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), holds a California license and has 30 years of professional experience. She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and issues that arise around divorce and separation. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation and problem-solving tailored to what a person says is happening now.
Stone draws on long clinical practice to support people dealing with panic, mood disorders, and persistent worry. She also works with concerns tied to attachment and abandonment, body image, guilt and shame, and isolation. Practical communication skills and strategies for coping with chronic pain, illness, or caregiver stress are commonly part of her work.
Her approach is person-centered and direct. She adapts the way she talks and plans treatment to match each person’s needs and goals. That can mean short-term coping tools, longer-term work on relationships, or a blend of both.
Stone has experience across many settings from her three decades in the field. That background informs how she assesses risk, prioritizes safety, and sets treatment steps. She aims to make sessions straightforward and useful, with clear next steps after each visit.
To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.
02
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Deborah Stone uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people manage symptoms and improve relationships. One common approach is cognitive-focused work that helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develops alternate ways of responding; this is useful for anxiety, panic, and mood disorders. Another frequent focus is skills-based training for communication and emotion regulation, which helps people navigate relationship strain, parenting stress, and impulsivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals, try methods in session, and adjust plans based on what is most helpful. Clients collaborate with the therapist to choose techniques that match their day-to-day life and treatment priorities.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know the formats she offers. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps fit therapy into a busy week. It also lets sessions be shorter check-ins when needed, or longer visits for more in-depth work. Licensed professionals can use this flexibility to keep momentum between visits and to practice skills in real-world moments.
03
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
04
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and divorce or separation related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centered. She adapts discussion and planning to suit each person's needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients, subject to licensing and regional regulations.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.