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Deborah Mason

Deborah Mason, LCSW

Therapist · Indiana · 14+ years of experience

Experienced LCSW for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Indiana
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Indiana)
LCSW · No. 34007982A
NPI
1205173309

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  • Trauma-informed care
  • Focus on aging
  • Practical coping skills

About Deborah

Deborah Mason is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 14 years of experience. She focuses on helping adults face stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. Her work often includes people dealing with trauma, chronic health concerns, and challenging relationship shifts.

Her background includes long-term experience supporting people through loss, chronic pain, and illness. She also helps clients navigate separation, addiction concerns, eating and food-related issues, and the emotional strain of serious medical conditions. Aging and geriatric issues are a noted area of focus in her practice.

Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a trauma-informed perspective. Sessions are warm and collaborative. She centers on building coping strategies that fit daily life and practical routines.

Clients can expect straightforward guidance and space to talk through what matters to them. Deborah aims to help people identify strengths and take small, manageable steps toward change. Her style blends direct support with respect for each person’s experience.

Her practice includes work around isolation, hoarding, personality concerns, and end-of-life and hospice-related issues. She also addresses financial stress, jealousy, infidelity, and intellectual disability-related challenges when relevant to an adult client’s goals. Deborah draws on years of clinical experience to adapt care to each person’s needs.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualityWomen's issues

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Indiana

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online care

Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a trauma-informed perspective to support adults with stress, grief, anxiety, and life transitions. Trauma-informed work focuses on understanding how past upsetting experiences affect present feelings and behavior, and it helps people rebuild safety and control. Evidence-based techniques emphasize practical skills such as coping tools, behavioral changes, and step-by-step strategies to manage mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Deborah discusses goals, preferences, and life demands to choose or adapt methods. She collaborates with each person to try approaches that fit their situation and changes plans when something isn’t working.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can make it easier to continue care during life changes while keeping therapy aligned with everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Deborah address?

She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Her practice also covers chronic illness, addiction, hoarding, and many life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. She works with clients to build practical coping strategies and meet clear goals.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

Deborah has 14 years of experience working in mental health settings. That background includes supporting people through loss, chronic health issues, and major life changes.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Indiana.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Deborah?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

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