Deborah Feingold-Fisher, LCSW

Deborah Feingold-Fisher is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who uses straightforward, practical approaches to help people manage stress and anxiety. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness ideas to help clients notice patterns and make small changes.

She focuses on a wide range of concerns including depression, parenting stress, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, career questions, and issues related to LGBT identity. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and major life transitions.

Deborah brings 27 years of professional experience to her work. She aims to build a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters to them. Sessions emphasize clear steps that can be practiced between meetings.

Her background includes clinical social work and experience with pediatric nursing, which informs her comfort talking about developmental and behavioral concerns and supporting parents. She also has experience related to autism and Asperger syndrome, gender dysphoria, intellectual disability, and young adult and midlife questions.

People who work with Deborah typically get a mix of listening, practical problem-solving, and encouragement to try new behaviors. She supports clients who want better coping skills, improved mood, and clearer decision-making during life changes.

How Deborah’s Methods Work Online

Deborah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can reduce worry and lift mood. She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and responding to each person’s priorities to build trust and direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so sessions stay practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction for role play and visual cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not convenient. Live chat and messaging make it possible to check in between meetings or to have shorter, more frequent touchpoints during busy weeks. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and daily life without long commutes.