About me

Hello , I enjoy supporting teen’s as they navigate the complex issues they are faced with. Youth have unique perspectives and deserve much support and understanding.

I have worked in outpatient settings, in hospitals, on disaster teams, in home-based programs, and overseas for military members and their families. Deborah’s client-centered perspective utilizes tools of motivational interviewing, systems theory, developmental theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma focused, cognitive behavioral therapy. I holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Akron and obtained my master’s degree in community counseling from Malone University. Also, I earned a master’s degree in philosophy and am completing her doctorate at Walden University. Recently completed her dissertation research on post-traumatic growth and military members. I work with youth, families, individuals, and groups with mental health disorders and addiction disorders. My hope and goal is to help you move forward in your life in a meaningful and healthy way. I enjoy working with all ages across the life span.

It is a strong and positive step to seek help. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 25

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

OH LPCC E.0004001-SUPV

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Deborah Devlin. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and adhd

I never “believed” in therapy but teen counseling allowed me to start at my comfort level and I knew I could easily change therapist if I felt like it was not a good fit. However, Deborah has been amazing, and I Have experienced such comfort in just talking to her and getting her feedback every week.

Written on May 03, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Deborah is a professional! She listens with an unbiased ear and prescribes very good tools to use based on my needs.

Written on Apr 09, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Phenomenal

Written on Apr 01, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Deb is amazing! She’s helped me so much these past few months I’ve been talking to her. She’s always supportive and positive. ❤️

Written on Feb 21, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

Honestly I could not have asked for a better human being to have in my corner, thank you Mrs Devlin and thank you teen counseling for this recommendation

Written on Feb 07, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and eating disorders

Deborah is really helpful and encouraging! I she has such great way of explaining . I feel like talking with her is soothing to my soul!

Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I need to do survey after next appt

Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders

I am very thankful for Deborah ♥️

Written on Dec 22, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Deborah is thoughtful

Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Deborah has been great at allowing me to express my needs and concerns and allow me to work through things independently while guiding and offering suggestions

Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She’s great

Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning relationship

Have really liked working with Deb. She's very understanding and doesn't take sides. Doesn't just validate my feelings. Offers hard truths if needed

Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

She is kind, patient, and knowledgeable.

Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management

Extremely helpful

Written on Jun 12, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Having worked with Deborah for several months now, I can confidently say that I am in a MUCH better headspace than I was when we first began. If I did not feel that I was getting value and help, I would not have continued with therapy. It also needs to be said that teen counseling also needs credit for matching me to Deborah in the first place!

Written on Jun 07, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She is go excellent

Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Deborah has a wonderful way of engaging myself and my husband to talk about uncomfortable topics. She is very inclusive and creates great dialogue. We are definitely seeing a different perspective.

Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 10 months on issues concerning relationship

Dr Devlin is always so supportive and encouraging to us. She gives us suggestions to work through our problems and helps us become better as a couple. We appreciate the love and support she has given us.

Written on Oct 01, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very professional and understanding

Written on Sep 24, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Awesome

Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 6 months on issues concerning relationship

Deborah is fantastic! She listens and provides specific advice tailored to our precise situation. We very much appreciate and enjoy each and every one of our sessions.

Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Deborah really listens to what is going on in my life and has helpful suggestions on how to navigate and enrich my life as well as find solutions to the problems at hand while keeping my anxieties at a minimum.

Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

Debbie is very personable. I connected with her, and her sense of humor. I felt like she was listening and understanding everything I say and she provided helpful tools and resources.

Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Great program

Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Deborah has been very patient and attentive in our sessions. She really cares and wants to help. I'm grateful to have her experience and expertise. 10/10 would recommend.

Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Deborah Devlin is an awesome therapist. I feel like I was being listened to and heard by her. Then she also gave some good advice on how to help the situation.

Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Deborah is fantastic. I feel heard and encouraged. 10/10. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with her

Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and sleeping disorders

Good and very supportive

Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues

I found Deborah to be very kind, attentive, and she answered my questions in a way that has helped me beyond measure. I'm very grateful to have connected with Deborah and highly recommend her especially, if you have had trauma in your life and, with narcissistic family members.

Written on Jul 31, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Deborah is kind and straightforward in her approach. She immediately understood our struggles and helped us understand each other better and how to support the other person while getting our own needs met. We both feel better understood and supported in our relationship. Our conversations are more productive and we each feel heard.

Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months

Deborah, mskes herself available and listens very well. She gives good suggestions and mskes a strong effort to connect with her clients.

Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I only had one session so far but love to speak in with her and felt much better afterwards. She seems extremely knowledgeable and offers great insights and opinions.

Written on May 22, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

So far she has been very helpful

Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues

Very open Minded

Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Very easy to talk to heard my concerns responded addressed my issues gave positive feedback our video chat dropped a couple times but she made sure to respond right back in a timely manner

Written on May 14, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem

Deborah is fantastic, she listens and provides great specific advise.

Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 4 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Deborah is great! A very down to earth and caring person. Would greatly recommend

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