Deveta Gelispie

Deveta Gelispie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with seven years of practice. She focuses on practical, person-centered support for people facing relationship struggles, career concerns, low self-esteem, mood changes, and life transitions. Deveta listens first and helps people name what matters to them before suggesting steps forward.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She uses client-centered methods to build a trusting connection and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns that get in the way. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques help clients set realistic goals and take small, workable steps toward them.

Sessions are aimed at real problems like grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, parenting stresses, anger, bipolar challenges, and ADHD. Deveta also addresses concerns such as attachment issues, jealousy, money and financial stress, multicultural concerns, and social anxiety. She emphasizes listening and respect while helping people try new ways of coping.

People who benefit most are ready to reflect and try practical changes. Deveta guides steady progress rather than promising quick fixes. She works with each person to tailor interventions to their situation and goals.

Her practice reflects experience in mental health and interpersonal conflict. The first step in working together is identifying what a person most wants to change and picking methods that fit that goal.

How these approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding a person’s experience through active listening and empathy. It helps people feel heard and clarify what matters most to them, which is useful for relationship strain, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. It is practical for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and managing mood swings by breaking problems into smaller steps.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build motivation one step at a time. That approach supports work on addictions, commitment issues, and making career or lifestyle changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Decisions about which methods to use are made collaboratively and can shift as needs change.

Confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue steady progress when life or work schedules change, while the therapist and client agree on the best format for each person's situation.