Deborah Osborn, LCSW, LICSW
Deborah Osborn - Experienced LCSW for stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and relationships
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Deborah Osborn
Deborah Osborn, LCSW, LICSW (licensed clinical social worker and licensed independent clinical social worker), brings a thoughtful, strengths-based approach to counseling rooted in many years of training and practice. She began counseling after completing a first master’s degree in Counseling and later earned a second master’s in Clinical Social Work, and she has built a career helping individuals and families navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, addiction, and other life changes. Deborah emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process, viewing the client as the expert on their own goals while offering clinical guidance to create practical plans for growth and change.
Her work blends evidence-informed tools with mindfulness and gratitude practices alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused and reality-oriented techniques, adapting methods to fit each person’s needs rather than following a single formula. She focuses on whole-person strengths to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients can be authentic and take steps toward meaningful change. Based in Idaho, Deborah draws on a broad clinical background to support people facing a range of issues from parenting and career concerns to trauma, mood disorders, and intimacy-related struggles.
Her work blends evidence-informed tools with mindfulness and gratitude practices alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused and reality-oriented techniques, adapting methods to fit each person’s needs rather than following a single formula. She focuses on whole-person strengths to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients can be authentic and take steps toward meaningful change. Based in Idaho, Deborah draws on a broad clinical background to support people facing a range of issues from parenting and career concerns to trauma, mood disorders, and intimacy-related struggles.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Deborah Osborn have?
Deborah Osborn has 25 years of experience.
Is Deborah Osborn a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW. License details are CA LCSW 120796 and WV LICSW dp00943338.
In which languages does Deborah Osborn provide therapy?
Deborah Osborn provides therapy in English.
Where is Deborah Osborn located?
Deborah Osborn is located in Idaho.
How can I work with Deborah Osborn as my therapist?
Clients can work with Deborah Osborn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Deborah Osborn work with international clients?
Deborah Osborn does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Deborah Osborn cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Deborah Osborn integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy into her online practice. ACT helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed actions that align with what matters most; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead, supports self-discovery, and fosters growth; this approach can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and processing grief.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Deborah works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual’s needs.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging increase flexibility and access, allowing people to receive consistent support without rearranging major parts of their lives. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy schedules, geographic constraints, or changing life demands while working with licensed professionals toward practical, meaningful change.