Deborah Sterling
Greetings! My name is Deborah Sterling, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in southern California. I received my Master of Social Work degree from California State University. I have been practicing therapy for six years, utilizing various modalities to meet my clients' needs. I work primarily with adults who experience anxiety or depression to minimize their symptoms and become their best version of themselves.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with introductions, some background information, and then dive into the specific challenges you are facing. We'll set some preliminary goals for our time together and I'll answer any questions you may have.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have a broad range of experience and knowledge and I am constantly seeking new ways to help my clients.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with adults who are able to recognize that although they may be struggling, they have the ability to learn and incorporate new skills to improve their lives.
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I utilize numerous aspects of ACT to help alleviate clients' problems and promote flourishing in life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT focuses on how one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are intertwined and how they influence one another. In treatment, we use that knowledge to help change unhelpful thought patterns to help improve our lives.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT teaches that there is more than one way to see situations and two seemingly opposing things can be true at the same time. We will look at acceptance of one's situation and the possibility of change.
Christian Counseling
For clients who wish to include their faith in God as they work to improve various aspects of their lives, I utilize my own experience with faith as well as my education of biblical truths to help clients change thought patterns and improve their functioning.
3 ratings with written reviews
October 4, 2025
She is so gentle and kind. She is such a great listener, and very compassionate. Thank you Debrah. (-:
Verified client, age 35-44
May 16, 2025
Asked great questions and made me feel seen.
Verified client, age 25-34
May 15, 2025
Ms. Sterling was attentive and compassionate when I was giving her some of my current things I am working through.