- Strengths focused
- Relationship help
- Practical tools
About Deborah
Deborah Richert is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) with 11 years of clinical experience. She brings a relaxed, supportive presence to sessions and focuses on helping people identify their strengths. Deborah aims to create a space where clients can speak honestly and work through difficult issues without judgment.
Her approach centers on clear, practical support for problems like depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. She helps people break down big concerns into small steps and build skills that fit their daily lives. Conversations often focus on what is working now and what can be changed to reduce stress and improve relationships.
Deborah uses attachment-informed work to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and dialectical skills to manage intense emotions. For couples, she incorporates ideas from the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce recurring conflict.
She has worked with individuals and couples on grief, adjustment after life changes, substance use concerns, panic and mood disorders, and chronic pain or illness. Deborah emphasizes collaboration - she invites clients to help shape goals and choose strategies that feel right for them.
People who come to her often want straightforward feedback, practical tools, and a calm, steady clinician. She offers compassionate support while helping clients take concrete steps toward clearer thinking and healthier behavior.
How Deborah’s approaches translate to online work
Deborah uses attachment-informed work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns and reactions. This approach helps when relationship patterns, abandonment fears, or codependency show up in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will listen to your concerns, try different strategies, and check in about what feels useful. Together you set goals and adapt techniques so they fit your needs and what you want to change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose an environment that helps them focus, avoid long commutes, and maintain continuity of care during life changes. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Deborah, work with clients to find an approach and schedule that fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Deborah commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is laid-back and supportive with a sense of humor. She focuses on strengths, practical skills, and working alongside each person to set goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with individuals and couples on a range of mental health concerns and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LCMFT, which stands for Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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