- Strengths based
- Warm and laid-back
- Practical coping skills
About Deborah
Deborah Richert is a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist (LCMFT) with 11 years of experience. She uses a relaxed, supportive style and aims to help people feel heard and understood. Deborah focuses on strengths and practical steps people can take right away to reduce distress and regain balance.
She works with individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, substance use concerns, and trauma. Panic disorder and panic attacks are included among the issues she lists. Deborah helps clients identify what gets in the way and build small, manageable changes that add up over time.
Her sessions are collaborative. She encourages clients to have a say in their treatment and tailors plans to each person’s needs and goals. Techniques are drawn from approaches that emphasize connecting with others, understanding patterns, and learning new coping skills.
Deborah describes her counseling as warm and down-to-earth. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about what’s hard. Humor and straightforward feedback are used when they fit the moment.
Over her career she has supported people working through grief, adjustment challenges, communication problems, codependency, chronic illness concerns, and mood disorders. Her goal is practical - helping people reduce distress and improve the parts of life that matter most to them.
Approaches that guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early patterns shape current connections; it helps people understand attachment needs and how to form healthier bonds. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, offering a nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and builds on their strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Deborah will work collaboratively to choose methods that match each person's goals, needs, and preferences. She discusses options, adjusts techniques as therapy proceeds, and involves clients in decisions about what to try next.
The practical benefits of online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into life. Many people appreciate not needing to travel and the ability to schedule appointments around work, school, or caregiving. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another option will be used. Online work still allows for skill practice, emotional support, and focused problem solving tailored to your situation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Deborah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and addictions among other concerns. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed as a focus area.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is relaxed and collaborative. Deborah emphasizes listening, identifying strengths, and using practical steps to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
Deborah has 11 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples on a range of mental health issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LCMFT, which stands for Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The therapist's original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Deborah?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.