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Deborah Wood, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Deborah is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Deborah. View 71 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Arizona and New Hampshire

Recent reviews

She listens , really applying past experience to my present way of handling my current life actions

Reviewed November 2024

I feel safe, heard, and seen in every session with Deb. I feel more supported and confident to advocate for myself and be more open and honest outside of therapy as well, as a result, which I'm super grateful for!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Deborah

  • 38 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LCMHC

I am a certified licensed therapist in two states with over thirty years of experience. I received my degree from Antioch University Seattle and have worked with adults in a variety of settings throughout my career. I, particularly, specialize in working with women. I employ a person-centered approach based on respect, knowledge, and empowerment.

Finding the right therapist is not easy. Often times a degree or years of experience can be irrelevant as it relates to a successful therapeutic connection. I believe in a counseling session an individual needs to feel comfortable, heard, and valued by a therapist. I can offer someone these integral pieces as a therapist, as well as, genuinely caring about the individual's experiences.

Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding how I work, availability, etc. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression LGBT Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Coping with life changes HIV / AIDS Hospice and end-of-life counseling Postpartum depression

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Deborah Wood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619985876.

  • LPC · Arizona · 18391 · Expires August 2025
  • LCMHC · New Hampshire · 2064 · Expires July 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Deborah Wood

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

71 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Listens Helpful Recommend Grateful Excellent Wonderful The best Amazing

She listens , really applying past experience to my present way of handling my current life actions

Reviewed November 2024

I feel safe, heard, and seen in every session with Deb. I feel more supported and confident to advocate for myself and be more open and honest outside of therapy as well, as a result, which I'm super grateful for!

Reviewed November 2024

She is caring. She checks in, but leaves space too.

Reviewed November 2024

She is definitely someone who understands me and is a hell of guide in the repair journey

Reviewed September 2024

Deb is the best. She is kind and listens intently. I always feel heard and Deb meets me with nothing but compassion. When I signed up for BetterHelp, I felt lost and frustrated, my relationship was on the rocks, and I didn't know how to navigate my emotions. Deb and I have worked through these issues (and more) together and with her help I have gained more clarity and calmness in my life. I have a stronger sense of self and have learned to trust my intuition. I appreciate Deb and her infinite wisdom!

Reviewed May 2024

Deborah is compassionate, understanding and pushes me to think and encourages me. She's wonderful.

Reviewed March 2024

I greatly enjoy my work with Deborah. She’s very thoughtful and knows when to push me and help me explore vulnerability

Reviewed August 2020

She’s kind and so much more. I don’t have the words to describe my experience other than life changing

Reviewed April 2020

Deborah Wood is a consummate professional whom I trust completely. She’s cheerful and bright and displays empathy. She’s excellent.

Reviewed December 2023

Deb is amazing. She listens to me and she gives me constructive ways to work through my issues. Her compassion feels like it is never ending, but she is also able to steer me toward solutions and away from wallowing.

Reviewed November 2023

Deborah makes it very comfortable to talk to her and offers good feed back. She helped me through a rough time in my life.

Reviewed September 2023

Deb has been instrumental in my healing. She is very clear about her treatment plan and asks all the right questions to help me lead myself in the right direction. I feel grateful to have been matched with her. She's essentially the reason I stuck with therapy.

Reviewed May 2023

Deborah is awesome. She can see what I need to do for myself even if I am too close to the problem.

Reviewed April 2023

Deborah is very kind and compassionate. I asked to really focus on my goals and steps to take towards them, she's really helped me stay motivated and moving forward. Also on days I need to slow down and talk things out she's really great at showing things down for me and giving me space and guidance to process.

Reviewed March 2023

Deborah is very helpful. She listens well and provides great feedback.

Reviewed February 2023

Fantastic!! Listens well and gives very helpful advice!

Reviewed February 2023

She’s awesome! It’s like she has ESP sometimes, always there if I need her, and thanks to her, I’m doing much better!

Reviewed February 2023

Deb is the Best, I am so greatful for the relationship we have cultivated. She has created a welcoming environment for me to trust not only myself but therapy. She genuinely cares about my growth and development through our sessions and is wonderful about asking questions and checking in on how I feel about where we are focusing.

Reviewed April 2023

She's insightful and supportive. Her honesty is kind and humanizes everyone in my stories. I walk away from our sessions feeling seen and empowered. Between all the seriousness there's laughter and humor. She balances the line between therapist and friendly ear with grace. I'm very grateful to have found her.

Reviewed December 2022

Deb is an excellent listener and very kind. She's also very upbeat while being very professional

Reviewed December 2022

She is wonderful. It such a relief that I finally found someone that helps me on a personally level. She is what I was looking for on this healing journey.

Reviewed December 2022

I’ve been working with Deb for over 3 years now as needed and she’s always maintained such a consistency of strong support for me and my journey. It’s certainly a privilege to have her on my team .

Reviewed September 2022

Deborah is so engaging and helpful.

Reviewed August 2022

I think I clicked the wrong button and it won’t let me go back sorry! Deborah has been great! Offered up good solutions to a challenging problem

Reviewed August 2022

Deborah is very relatable, she listens and provides good feedback and suggestions.

Reviewed August 2022

Authentic, empowering, practical and thoughtful. Deb's insights and suggestions are very helpful, and she's been a great sounding board.

Reviewed July 2022

Deborah and I have worked together for a short time now. But after just a few sessions I am so motivated and positive about continuing therapy with her. She is a wonderful guide, therapist, and resource. I can’t wait to see the changes in my life and get to know the person I will become in the future after therapy.

Reviewed June 2022

Deborah has been such a wonderful therapist. She really listens and validates me and she has helped me immensely.

Reviewed May 2022

Deb has helped me regain my confidence and regularly gives me new perspectives to face and reframe the demons of my past with no judgement. She fosters a growth environment and has given me the tools to slay my own demons. She is a skilled therapist who truly cares about empowering her clients. She has been instrumental in huge changes and progress in my life. I am so thankful to have Deb in my life. ❤️

Reviewed March 2022

Deb is an amazing counselor. She helped me through a dark period -- she helped me find the light. I trust Deb. Working with her has been a godsend. Thank you!

Reviewed March 2022

Deborah is amazing! She listens to me so well and always has some sort of worksheet to send me in regards to what we are talking about. I have learned so much from her in only two sessions. Highly highly recommend!!

Reviewed December 2021

Deborah is welcoming, kind and attentive. I immediately felt comfortable with her and felt much better after we spoke.

Reviewed December 2021

Deborah was attentive and always provided insight into situations. Definitely recommend. She helped me with my spouse's alcoholism, self-care & relationships.

Reviewed December 2021

Deb Wood is still the best GD therapist on BetterHelp.

Reviewed November 2021

Deb listens and allows me to work through very difficult feelings that I had a hard time navigating through. She has completely turned my view around on myself and things around me. She has saved my life. Been in therapy for more than 15 years and have never found someone quite like her!

Reviewed November 2021

I've been going through one of the worst points in my life and really don't have anyone close around to support me through it. If it weren't for Deborah, I don't know how I would be getting by. She is a great sound board when I am getting into my head and really knows how to read me and guide from there. I am so grateful to have her as my therapist!

Reviewed November 2021

I am so grateful that I was matched up with Deb. I've been dealing with several issues over the past few years, and I feel like a lot of weight has been taken off of my shoulders by discussing them with her. She's very kind and understanding, so I immediately felt at ease when I met her. I would absolutely recommend her to a friend!

Reviewed September 2021

Deborah is a seasoned counselor who is great to work with!

Reviewed September 2021

Deborah provides the tools needed to reestablish yourself. She is a wonderful listener and a sweet empath. You’re not going through it alone if you have her. You can tell she truly cares and it makes all the difference. Extremely warm, inviting, and trusting.

Reviewed September 2021

All of us are fortunate to have each other click together properly. Better Health suits me perfectly. I am in remission from cancer, complications from those treatments have kept me home more. Ms. wood has been a trooper. And me? I’m growing again at age 63. SO THANK YOU BETTER HELP!

Reviewed September 2021

After years of struggling with different therapist, I braved trying again. Deb has been nothing but helpful and supportive and ensuring that I am comfortable during our sessions. In just the past 2 months that I have been seeing her, we have worked on so much and I am extremely proud of the growth she has helped me achieve!

Reviewed August 2021

In case you didn't know, Deborah Wood is the best therapist on Betterhelp. She is a great listener. She asks pertinent questions. She shows understanding, empathy, compassion and holds no judgement. She has me helped tremendously in my healing journey in ways that nobody else could. She is a safe space and has a huge heart.

Reviewed July 2021

Couldn’t recommend Deborah enough! She’s been an incredible counselor to me and she I’ve been able to build a connection with her where I feel safe enough to tell her anything knowing she will give her honest feedback. I never thought I would reach a point of “maintenance ” in my mental health, but I have and I have Deborah to thank for that!!

Reviewed June 2021

Deborah is the best!

Reviewed April 2021

Deb has quickly realized the type of interaction that works with me and employed it. She is empathetic and challenging - just what I need.

Reviewed March 2021

Deborah has been a reliable and expert ally to me in my healing journey. She consistently offers perspectives to give me further insight that I hand't previously considered. She is kind and reassuring. I feel like she's in my corner. I am very grateful for her support over the last year.

Reviewed March 2021

She’s amazing I love and appreciate her so much

Reviewed March 2021

Deb is an incredibly thoughtful, kind therapist. She’s sensible and patient while encouraging you to take positive steps in your life. I owe so much of my growth to her and she has greatly improved my understanding of myself and my emotions.

Reviewed February 2021

She gets me she understands she's always There to help me out And she Cheers me on

Reviewed February 2021

Debby is the best therapist I have had. I felt comfortable with her right away and like I could trust her. She has provided me a judge-free zone where I finally feel I have someone I can openly talk to about my feelings without feeling crazy or alone. I am so thankful that I found her through BetterHelp when I did. My life is taking a turn for the better in ways I didn’t think possible! Thank you!!

Reviewed February 2021

I love Deb. She is an honest, real person and doesn't sugar coat things. She is a great listener and has taught me a great deal in a few short months. I am so grateful I was matched with her.

Reviewed February 2021

Deb fully supports me and gives me challenges and tools to achieve my goals

Reviewed November 2020

She understood what I needed right away and I’m so excited for the further counseling I will be doing with her!

Reviewed September 2020

Deborah has helped me a lot in only a few sessions, helping me to see things I did not see. She is a great listener and gives great feedback.

Reviewed September 2020

Deborah is great to talk to, excellent listener and also personable. Lovely conversationist, highly recommend

Reviewed June 2020

Deborah is the consummate encourager. She help me see the simple things in new light. She is refreshing to talk with. She really listens and reads between the lines. I am so happy to have been matched with her!

Reviewed June 2020

Excellent counselor! I didn’t feel alone in my situation one bit.

Reviewed May 2020

She is awesome!

Reviewed May 2020

She is smart and she clears my mind. Thank you Deborah.

Reviewed April 2020

Deborah listens well, and has a lot of constructive commentary that she follows up with tools to address your issues outside of the therapy session.

Reviewed April 2020

Deborah is someone who you can completely open up to. She is so easy-going and real with you so you know that her words are genuine. That kind of authenticity is so hard to come by in my day-to-day life. It's been so refreshing to have that honesty in my support system. I would highly recommend Deborah to anyone looking for a professional, approachable advocate. She's amazing!

Reviewed April 2020

Deborah helped me during the most difficult time in my life and had been a key factor in helping me recover holistically from cancer. She is understanding, empathetic and very kind. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a safe space and solutions-based therapy method.

Reviewed March 2020

I was anxious and nervous about starting counselling. Deborah immediately put me at ease. She helped me overcome so much in my very first session.

Reviewed February 2020

Deborah Wood is fantastic. She truly listens and identifies the source of the problem and offers numerous helpful solutions to help you get on a path to better your mental health. I highly recommend working with Deb for her dedication and help!

Reviewed February 2020

Deborah price a safe space for me to explore my struggles, feel heard and acknowledged, and gave me tools to implement that worked.

Reviewed February 2020

Deborah has been a fierce advocate of my emotional well-being. She has inspired me to look at traumatic family dynamics and bravely face old wounds. She is a great person to have on your team for tough emotional exploration.

Reviewed January 2020

Deborah is an excellent therapist. In just a few sessions, she helped me identify behaviors that weren't supporting my goals and gave me alternate approaches to try. She's been very helpful, supportive and thoughtful. She's helped me to feel hopeful, and I'm so glad I was able to connect with her.

Reviewed January 2020

Excellent. Very attentive, responsive and wise. A wealth of knowledge but not overwhelming.

Reviewed January 2020

Deborah has been very helpful so far. Just in my first session she figured out things about me that I couldn't even bring myself to figure out. She's extremely friendly and easy to talk to.

Reviewed January 2020

Deborah gave me tools to help with my over drinking in our first session. She made me aware of things I would have never realized. I feel so supported by her. It’s so nice to have someone checking in on me and listening to me when I need without judgement. I feel like I’m going where I need to go thanks to Deborah.

Reviewed December 2019

Felt very at home with Deb and we addressed my issues and found solutions within a few weeks. We connected instantly and she was spot on with all of her observations and advice. Hoping if I ever need her again I'll be able to reconnect.

Reviewed December 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Deborah Wood offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Deborah Wood works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Deborah Wood speak?

Deborah Wood speaks English.

How many years of experience does Deborah Wood have?

Deborah Wood has 38 years of experience.

Where is Deborah Wood licensed to practice?

Deborah Wood is licensed to practice in Arizona and New Hampshire.

Does Deborah Wood accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Deborah Wood accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Deborah Wood offer?

Deborah Wood offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Deborah Wood?

Deborah Wood can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Deborah Wood?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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