Deborah Reese , LCSW

Deborah Reese is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience in medical social work and related therapeutic care. She focuses on supporting people and families facing end-of-life matters, grief and loss, and the emotional challenges that accompany medical diagnoses. Her work also addresses depression, anxiety, pregnancy concerns including pregnancy loss and postpartum issues, and life transitions that can undermine well-being. She combines practical guidance with compassionate listening to help clients find calmer, more manageable ways of living.

As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she draws on evidence-based techniques tailored to each person’s situation, whether the need is coping strategies for everyday stress or focused support through bereavement and medical crises. Deborah aims to help clients identify obstacles, build coping skills, and restore a greater sense of balance in daily life. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s unique experience, working alongside clients to develop realistic steps toward relief and recovery.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Deborah Reese uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques adapted to the needs of each person she sees. She offers supportive grief counseling that helps people process loss, navigate end-of-life concerns, and find ways to carry forward with meaning and resilience. She also teaches skills-based coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and adjustment-related challenges - practical tools clients can apply day to day to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. Deborah partners with clients to explore which techniques feel most helpful given their goals, circumstances, and preferences, and she adjusts the approach over time as needs change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit care into a busy life and to connect from wherever the client is located in California. These modalities allow for flexible scheduling, ongoing check-ins, and consistent support between sessions, helping clients maintain momentum toward their therapeutic goals.