Deborah Cho, LCSW
Compassionate, interactive therapy for meaningful change
- CBT informed support
- Strengths based approach
- Trauma and mood concerns
About Deborah Cho
Deborah Cho is a Korean-American New York native and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a professional social worker with clinical licensure to provide therapy. She has over 10 years of experience delivering therapy and crisis intervention services, with a background that spans private practice, inpatient hospital units, community-based programs, NYC public schools, and a substance use rehabilitation center.
Her work draws from an eclectic foundation, with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. Deborah has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career challenges, mood and personality disorders, and the impact of abuse and trauma.
Deborah’s style is compassionate, honest, and interactive. She takes a person-centered, strengths-based approach that helps clients recognize unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, build healthier coping skills, process personal history, and better understand how past experiences can influence present-day functioning. Her goal is to bring clinical expertise to a supportive therapeutic relationship so clients can make meaningful changes and move toward greater peace and fulfillment. She honors the courage it takes to begin and is committed to supporting and empowering clients as they take steps toward change.
Her work draws from an eclectic foundation, with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. Deborah has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career challenges, mood and personality disorders, and the impact of abuse and trauma.
Deborah’s style is compassionate, honest, and interactive. She takes a person-centered, strengths-based approach that helps clients recognize unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, build healthier coping skills, process personal history, and better understand how past experiences can influence present-day functioning. Her goal is to bring clinical expertise to a supportive therapeutic relationship so clients can make meaningful changes and move toward greater peace and fulfillment. She honors the courage it takes to begin and is committed to supporting and empowering clients as they take steps toward change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Deborah Cho have?
Deborah Cho has 11 years of experience providing therapy and related support.
Is Deborah Cho a licensed therapist?
Yes. Deborah Cho is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She is licensed in New York (NY LCSW 087998) and California (CA LCSW 114604).
In which languages does Deborah Cho provide therapy?
Deborah Cho provides therapy in English.
Where is Deborah Cho located?
Deborah Cho is located in New York.
How can I work with Deborah Cho as my therapist?
You can work with Deborah Cho through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to choose the format that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Deborah Cho work with international clients?
Yes. Deborah Cho works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Deborah Cho cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Therapy, Designed for Online Connection
Deborah Cho integrates approaches that help clients understand patterns, build skills, and strengthen relationships in a way that translates well to online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing more workable alternatives, which can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, supporting clients who want concrete strategies for managing intense feelings or relationship conflict. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early experiences shape current relationships and sense of self, which can be helpful when working through trauma, abandonment, and recurring relational patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Deborah collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and adjust the pace and focus of therapy over time, blending methods in a way that fits the client rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online therapy also makes it easier to stay consistent. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, with additional options like live chat or text-based messaging. This flexibility can support busy schedules, travel, and the need for accessible support between sessions.