- Empathy first
- Goal oriented
- Practical steps
About Deveta
Deveta Gelispie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on mental health and interpersonal concerns and aims to build a supportive, listening space for people who are struggling. Many clients come for help with mood, stress, and life changes, or to talk about relationship and money worries.
Her work emphasizes connection and empathy. She listens first, then helps people find practical steps that fit their lives. Sessions often include looking at thoughts and behaviors, setting small goals, and noticing what matters most to each person.
Deveta draws on several practical approaches. Cognitive behavioral ideas are used to spot unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. Solution-focused techniques help set short-term goals and track progress. Client-centered work keeps the person’s experience central and guides the pace of therapy.
She has experience addressing trauma, addictions, grief, and parenting strains, among other concerns. She also pays attention to cultural factors and issues like prejudice or discrimination when they affect daily life. Money and financial issues are listed among her focus areas and may come up alongside emotional or relationship concerns.
Deveta aims for clear, down-to-earth sessions. She helps people name their struggles, try small experiments between meetings, and reassess what’s working. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate online
Client-centered therapy focuses on hearing the client’s experience and following their pace. Online sessions that use this approach prioritize listening, reflection, and helping people find their own answers during conversation.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. In sessions this means identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new behaviors, and assigning small practice tasks between meetings to check progress.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches to try, adjust them as needed, and set goals together rather than imposing a plan.
The practical benefit of online therapy is fitting sessions into a busy life. It can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time so meetings can happen around work, childcare, or other demands. Because the biography did not list specific session formats, confirm which formats are available before booking. Licensed professionals often adapt tools and homework to remote sessions so progress can continue even when meetings are not in person.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Deveta commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting stress, and money and financial issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style centers on listening and building connection. She combines client-centered care with practical techniques to set goals and try small changes.
What kind of experience does she have?
She holds seven years of therapeutic experience working with diverse populations on mental health and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and Virginia with practice noted in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing 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 her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.