- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Career and coaching
About Deborah
Deborah "Debbie" Kirby is an LCSW licensed in Oregon with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, career questions, parenting strains, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses concerns related to adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and family of origin issues.
Debbie uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels stuck. She often combines practical tools with reflective discussion. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that come from earlier family roles and habits, and on concrete steps people can try between meetings.
Her work pulls from several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix lets her shift between skills-based exercises and deeper conversations about attachment and connection when those are helpful.
People who choose Debbie tend to be looking for clear feedback and a calm, direct partner in figuring out next steps. She also supports those dealing with life changes like fertility struggles, end-of-life issues, or returning to work after an intense period.
Over two decades of practice have given her experience with a wide range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, eating problems, hoarding, and first responder stress. She combines that background with coaching work when clients want help translating insight into practical change.
Approach and online session practice
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values and then taking small committed steps that match what matters to you. It can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions about work or relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down difficult patterns into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses short exercises to test new responses; it is useful for anxiety, low mood, and problem solving. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early family roles shape current relationships and helps people see and change repeating patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust those methods over time based on what is actually helpful.
Session logistics are not listed here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, and let people try shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on need. Expect practical conversations, skills you can use between sessions, and regular discussion about what approach is working and what to change.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, career and parenting strains, plus family of origin issues and related family problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach mixes practical skills and reflective conversation, moving between exercises and deeper talk based on the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working with adults on a broad range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oregon.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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