Deborah Whittemore (she/her)

LCSW, LISW
Accepting Clients

I have been helping people find courage to transform their lives by changing their thinking, and making healthier choices for over 30 years.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in South Carolina

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Everyone needs help from time to time, sometimes a lot of help, other times just a hand up. What ever your situation, I am ready to work with you from wherever you are, no matter who you are. I hold no judgments, believe all people deserve to be heard and listened to. I have specialized in techniques for treating anxiety, panic, depression, and of course trauma. I am very client centered and strength based in my work with my clients.

My Background and Approach

I enjoy working with each person as a unique individual to identify a healthy path toward reaching personal goals. I help people create new perspectives to face challenges and let go of what is outside of their control; making the vital connection between what we think, how we feel and what we do. I have over 30 years of experience, and trained in many CBT methods I will share with you to teach you specific ways to manage that constant worry or anxiety that gets in the way.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I beleve in the resiliency of the human spirit, the ability to find courage to move forward in spite of unfortunate circumstances or events we may go through. Life can be a difficult journey sometimes, but with guidance you can find your way. We all have emotions, that is a really cool thing about being human. But it is also a really tough thing too. I believe there is strength in recognizing that all feelings have a place, positive and negative and sometimes you have to go through it to get past it. There are ups and downs as a part of everyday life. Being able to cope with emotional distress is key to being able to better find and experience your joy. The past can be painful but it doesn't have to limit you in your present. Ralph Waldo Emerson said " Life is a journey, not a destination". I believe we should make the most of the ride.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Aging Concerns Anxiety Depression
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 37 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150/session

Reach out to Deborah