Deborah "Debbie" Kirby, LCSW

Oregon LCSW with 24 years' experience

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and grief
Career and life transitions

About Deborah "Debbie" Kirby

Deborah "Debbie" Kirby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oregon with 24 years of experience providing therapeutic support and professional coaching. She brings long-standing experience working with individuals facing stress, anxiety, grief, career transitions, trauma, eating and parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue, as well as related family and life changes. Her background also includes executive and professional coaching, which informs a practical, goal-oriented element in her therapeutic work.

Debbie emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. She creates space for clients to examine difficult emotions, sort through complicated situations, and build skills for coping and decision-making. Her approach blends evidence-informed methods with attentiveness to each person s history and current circumstances.

Recognizing that beginning therapy often requires courage, she honors that first step and supports clients throughout the process. Debbie aims to meet people where they are and to collaborate on clear, achievable goals that reflect each individual s needs and values.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety GriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also Specializes In

LGBTTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Deborah "Debbie" Kirby have?

Deborah "Debbie" Kirby has 24 years of professional experience in clinical practice and coaching.

Is Deborah "Debbie" Kirby a licensed therapist?

Yes. Deborah "Debbie" Kirby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her license in Oregon is listed as OR LCSW L3454.

In which languages does Deborah "Debbie" Kirby provide therapy?

Deborah "Debbie" Kirby conducts therapy in English.

Where is Deborah "Debbie" Kirby located?

Deborah "Debbie" Kirby is located in Oregon.

How can I work with Deborah "Debbie" Kirby as my therapist?

Prospective clients can work with Deborah "Debbie" Kirby through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deborah "Debbie" Kirby work with international clients?

Deborah "Debbie" Kirby does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deborah "Debbie" Kirby cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and billing details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Prospective clients begin by clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Deborah "Debbie" Kirby commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, and client-centered techniques into remote sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning practical ways to live in alignment with those values while responding flexibly to difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and early bonds to improve current relationships and emotional regulation - it can be useful for attachment concerns, family issues, and grief. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to create a supportive environment for exploring goals and building coping skills - it suits a wide range of concerns including career decisions and managing change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Deborah will collaborate with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and additional communication can occur through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, access care from different locations within licensed regions, and maintain momentum between scheduled sessions while working with licensed professionals and therapists.

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