Deborah Sterling, LCSW

Deborah Sterling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California who brings a grounded, child-focused perspective to therapeutic work. She earned a Master of Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino with an emphasis on child welfare, and she has extensive experience supporting children and families who have been involved in the foster care system.

Over the course of her career she worked for more than 20 years with foster youth and their families, and she also has clinical experience providing therapy to adolescents and adults. Her practice leans toward supportive therapy shaped by principles of Cognitive Behavioral Theory - a practical approach that links thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to help clients make meaningful change.

Deborah employs a range of modalities, including traditional talk therapy, tailored to meet the developmental and relational needs of those she serves. Her clinical background covers areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, child development, adolescent concerns, family therapy, and individual therapy. As an LCSW she is licensed to provide clinical social work services in California, and she emphasizes a compassionate, strengths-based approach when working with individuals and families.