Deveta Gelispie, LCSW

Deveta Gelispie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with seven years of practice. She centers sessions on listening and building connection so people can name what matters to them. Her work focuses on mental health and relationship concerns, including jealousy and intimacy-related issues.

She uses straightforward methods to help people manage depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma. Sessions often involve exploring current challenges, finding small changes that make life easier, and practicing new ways of coping. Clients can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through difficult feelings.

Deveta draws from several approaches to shape practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot patterns that lead to distress and try different responses. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set clear, short-term goals and identify what is already working.

She also uses client-centered and existential ideas to honor each person’s values and choices. Motivational Interviewing is part of the work when people want to make a change but feel stuck. Together these methods aim to clarify goals and build skills that fit everyday life.

People reach out for help with relationship strain, self-esteem, career stress, grief, sleep problems, substance concerns, ADHD, and questions about life purpose. Deveta listens first, then helps create a plan that feels realistic and doable.

How therapy approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can clarify what matters and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. These techniques are useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and relationship worries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation can start in the first sessions and shift over time as goals change.

Session formats supported by this profile are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to continue work between in-person appointments and to practice skills in real-life settings.