Deborah Richert, LCMFT

Deborah Richert, LCMFT, offers a calm, down-to-earth approach to counseling. She keeps sessions relaxed and direct, helping people identify strengths and use them to face current problems. Deborah speaks plainly and welcomes honest conversation without judgment.

She brings 11 years of clinical experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, substance concerns, and relationship difficulties. Deborah focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions. She helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and then tries different strategies to change them.

Deborah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that drive distress. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to explore connection, trust, and personal goals. Her style is supportive and collaborative rather than prescriptive.

Expect straightforward conversations about what’s working and what’s not. Deborah emphasizes building on existing strengths and teaching skills you can use day to day. Humor and empathy are part of how she helps people feel understood.

Her work includes a range of concerns such as addiction, panic, mood disorders, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and isolation. Deborah aims to help people reduce symptoms, improve communication, and find clearer direction in life.

How Deborah’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Deborah often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-based, which can fit well into short exercises and homework between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at patterns of relating and trust, helping clients understand how past connections shape current reactions and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will talk with clients about their goals, history, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and goal-focused.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and teaching skills that use visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, quick coping plans, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different day-to-day needs.