Therapist in New Castle, Delaware Kathy Deford, Therapist
License: LCSW
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Kathy Deford, LCSW
Kathy Deford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Delaware who has been practicing since 2011. She has an M.A in Counseling. Kathy has been employed in the mental health field for 20 years in a variety of settings, including as a therapist in a partial hospital day program, and working with veterans needing mental health treatment. She also has had significant experience with clients needing substance use treatment and their families. Kathy believes the process of therapy is one of collaboration and cooperation. When a person is reaching out for help, there is obviously a problem, but there are usually other factors that enter into their situation, not just their particular problem. One of Kathy’s first interventions is to learn about all the parts of a person’s life and how they are affected by the current problem. Coping suggestions and techniques can then be discussed to not only help alleviate the problem, but also improve overall life functioning. Outside of work, Kathy enjoys hiking, watching old movies, and reading biographies.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
Interventions
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Medical Procedure Evaluations
Education
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Delaware State University
Graduate School | 2004
Dover, DE, United States
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Ohio University
Undergraduate | 1980
Athens, OH, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Kathy Deford. You can also call 302-428-0205 to have someone assist you.
Kathy Deford generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 302-428-0205 to find out Kathy Deford's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Kathy Deford:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 302-428-0205 to see how we can help.
Kathy Deford is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Kathy Deford does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Kathy Deford is currently offering in-office visits.