Deborah Dettman
Clinical Social Worker , LCSW, LICSW, SUDPTelehealth: IL, WA and FL & ID. Walk and Talk Therapy @ Chicago's Lakefront Trail. Ask about sliding fee.
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Just like any other group, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) community faces mental health issues and unique challenges. However, LGBTQ individuals are almost 3 times more likely than others to experience a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety. Additionally, more than half of individuals who identify as transgender experience depression or anxiety. The LGBTQ community is also at a higher risk for suicide. Young people are even more at risk, as they may experience a lack of support at home and fear, hatred or prejudice in school. If you are a member of the LGBTQ community and are facing mental health challenges, you don’t have to suffer in silence. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s LGBTQ experts and get help today.
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Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.
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You are searching for how to build a better, more satisfying life. You recognize barriers but maybe need help finding your way around them. Depression, anxiety, panic, fear, trauma and physical disabilities might get in your way and guidance can help. You may have a concept of your own potential that needs to be adjusted. And, maybe you struggle with the way you feel accepted in the world and supportive counseling would be healing for you.
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You’ve been struggling with overwhelming emotion, anger, frustration, sadness, fear, at times hopeless that you will ever feel grounded. Emotions hit you like unrelenting ocean waves, and you’re being tossed and thrown around trying to get above water for some air. You’re tired of feeling disconnected and disengaged from life, you want to feel secure in yourself and go after what you want. You want a life that feels good and important.
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I have worked with people from diverse backgrounds seeking support for a wide range of issues: depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, relationship conflicts, and life changes, planned or unplanned. Many of my clients identify among LGBTQ+ populations, and some don't. I enjoy collaborating with individuals seeking growth. I am passionate about helping people discover that their life matters, that they matter, that it is possible to keep going despite the pain and even to experience joy.
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**** Right now I am only contracted with Premera insurance**** I specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues, transgender and gender diverse individuals, neurodiversity, and substance use. Additionally, I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideation, life changes, and relational issues.
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