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Deborah Richert, LCMFT

LCMFT specializing in relationships and recovery
  • Relationship and addiction focus
  • Warm laid-back counseling style
  • 11 years experience

About Deborah Richert

Deborah Richert, LCMFT (Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist), brings 11 years of experience working with both couples and individuals. She maintains a laid-back counseling style and has been described as supportive, caring, empathetic, and possessing a pretty good sense of humor. Deborah emphasizes identifying clients' strengths and building on them so those strengths can be used to navigate current obstacles and challenges.

Her work has included supporting people through depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, adjustment difficulties, marital conflict, and substance abuse, among other concerns. She aims to create a nonjudgmental environment where clients can be open and honest while sorting through what feels most difficult in the moment. Deborah approaches each person as a unique individual who deserves respect and understanding, and she invites clients to have a voice in their own treatment.

Deborah collaborates with clients to develop tailored plans that fit their needs and goals. With a focus on easing distress and improving quality of life, she applies practical, strength-based strategies to foster change and resilience for those she works with.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Deborah Richert have?

Deborah Richert has 11 years of clinical experience working with couples and individuals.

Is Deborah Richert a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCMFT. Her license details are listed as KS LCMFT LCMFT 2941.

In which languages does Deborah Richert provide therapy?

Deborah provides therapy in English.

Where is Deborah Richert located?

Deborah is located in Kansas.

How can I work with Deborah Richert as my therapist?

Clients can work with Deborah through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deborah Richert work with international clients?

Deborah Richert does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deborah Richert cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Deborah often draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns and aims to improve connection and security in relationships, which can help with attachment issues and relationship conflict. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective, offering empathetic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and can steer their own growth, which is useful for issues like depression and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing practical tools to manage anxiety, mood concerns, and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deborah works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine what fits best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods as clients progress.

Online therapy with Deborah can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit sessions into daily life and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on effective strategies and meaningful progress.

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