Debora Van Romer, LPCC

Debora Van Romer is an Ohio licensed professional counselor clinical counselor (LPCC) who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. She is direct and steady in sessions and focuses on building an open space where people can speak without judgment. Debora emphasizes practical ways to manage everyday pressure and to rebuild confidence after difficult times.

With 16 years of experience, Debora draws on several psychotherapy approaches to fit each person’s needs. She often uses attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in close relationships and cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-focused and client-centered methods guide conversations about feelings and values while existential perspectives help when people face major life questions or losses.

Debora also pays attention to caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and challenges that come from family history such as abandonment or codependency. She supports people dealing with trauma, domestic violence, divorce, and intimacy concerns. Sessions include straightforward tools for coping and clearer communication skills for strained relationships.

Her approach is collaborative and grounded. Debora works with each person to set goals and pick small, practical steps to reach them. She encourages honest feedback and adjusts methods as needs change over time.

Taking the first step can be hard, and Debora notes that reaching out is an important move toward relief and better day-to-day functioning.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how past and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. In online sessions this often means talking through relationship patterns and practicing new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors; online work can include brief homework, thought records, and skill practice between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on feeling states in relationships and how to express needs clearly, which can be done through guided conversations and role rehearsals during meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as issues shift or progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, support quieter check-ins, or allow people to use audio-only meetings when video is difficult. It also makes it simpler to follow up between meetings and to do short, focused skill practice that fits into routine life.