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Deborah Mears, Therapist

Deborah Mears, MSW, LMSW, Therapist in Lansing, Michigan

Specialties:
Adoption & foster care Family conflict Hallucinations Psychosis/issues with reality Schizophrenia/schizoaffective Social skills & communication +33
Ages Served
15-64
Does Not Manage Medication
Provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance

About Deborah Mears (She/Her)

Deborah Mears is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2007. She has a Master’s of Social Worker from Michigan State University. Deborah wants to help her clients become the best version of themselves and sees herself as a supportive resource along their journey. Outside of work, Deborah enjoys being outside as much as possible, running (especially in the winter), and spending time with her family of 5.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Hallucinations
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Anxiety
  • Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Intense mood changes
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Mental health during perimenopause
  • Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
  • Mid-life transitions
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Race, culture & mental health
  • Religion, spirituality & mental health
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Stress management
  • Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
  • Trauma & PTSD

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Adoption & foster care
  • Family conflict
  • Social skills & communication
  • ADHD
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Mental health during perimenopause
  • Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
  • Mid-life transitions
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Religion, spirituality & mental health
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD

Therapy Types

  • ACT Therapy
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Parenting Support
  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
  • Strength-Based Therapy

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Michigan State University

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deborah Mears

Please call us at 734-759-0000 to schedule an appointment with Deborah Mears.

See what our patients are saying about Deborah Mears

Deborah is caring, warm and listens. She also is very educated in asking the right questions and digging in. She helps me find answers, understanding, and healing.
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Jacqueline

Jacqueline

Feb 28, 2026
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My therapist I feel is a perfect fit. I’ve never experienced that in my life and I couldn’t be more grateful. I look forward to meeting with her again.
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Mandi W.

Mandi W.

May 10, 2026
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Good experience. She is very easy to talk to. I felt very comfortable and at ease discussing my issues.
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Suzette L.

Suzette L.

Nov 15, 2025
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Excellent experience
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Marjorie C.

Marjorie C.

May 21, 2026
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Excellent experience
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Deborah Mears, Therapist in Lansing, Michigan

Deborah Mears

Therapist in Lansing, Michigan

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