Deborah Goza, LPC

Deborah Goza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 19 years of experience. She takes a down-to-earth approach and aims to make therapy practical and easy to understand. She treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and focuses on clear goals and measurable progress.

She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life transitions. She also supports concerns such as self-esteem, anger, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes work with ADHD and a range of relationship and communication difficulties.

Deborah centers sessions on learning about the person and creating insight into habits and reactions. She uses cognitive behavioral methods and often adds client-centered, mindfulness, or emotionally focused ideas when they fit. Sessions emphasize practical steps, goal setting, and techniques people can use between visits.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens for what matters most, then tailors the plan to the individual’s needs and goals. Many people come away with clearer thinking and tools to manage daily stressors.

For parents and adults worried about parenting challenges, mood changes, or relationship strain, she offers an approach that balances real-world strategies with thoughtful reflection. She encourages taking one courageous step toward change and supports people through the process.

How CBT, ACT, and Client-Centered Work Online

Deborah often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters most and take actions that match their values while accepting difficult feelings. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting working relationship to support insight and growth.

Choosing the best approach is a team effort. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Then she adapts methods so they fit the person’s day-to-day life and priorities, adjusting as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so therapy can fit varied schedules. Video sessions allow face-to-face dialog and skill coaching. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, reminders, or ongoing support between sessions. These options aim to make regular work on goals more practical and consistent.