Deborah Richert - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

11 years experience

About Deborah Richert

Hi, my name is Debbie Richert, LCMFT, LMAC. I have been working with couples and individuals for 11 years. My counseling style is pretty laid-back. I have been described as supportive, caring, empathetic, and with a pretty good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I’m here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.

I have experience helping clients struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, adjustment issues, marital conflicts, and substance abuse among other mental health issues. I understand how important it is to find a well-matched therapist and recognize how difficult it can be to reach out for help.

I consider each client as a unique individual who deserves respect and understanding. I believe you should have a voice in your treatment, and I will work alongside you to develop the most effective treatment for your situation. I would be honored to work with you to ease your distress and improve your quality of life.

Licenses

LCMFT

LCMFT 2941

Professional experience

Addictions
Depression
Relationship issues
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

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

Languages

English

11 Reviews

“During this time of my life I’m struggling to break a cycle and I feel Deb really listen to me and keeps me accountable but also reminds me that not one person in this world is perfect and gives me grace. Really happy to be on this journey with her!”

“Deborah is so sweet. She listens to how I feel and then helps me process why I feel that way. She's incredibly easy to talk to & very reassuring. Definitely recommend!”

“Kind, funny, relatable”

“I’m so glad I decided to change therapist Deborah really listens to me and gives me the opportunity to really express myself !”

“Deborah has helped me achieve every goal I have set for myself and then some. We clicked right away and she made me feel totally safe and comfortable. I had never done therapy before this and Debbie has been absolutely amazing. She has never pushed me to talk about something I’m not ready for, but she encourages me to go into depth on the subjects I open up about. She had helped me learn my own self better than I ever could have alone. I have been asked “what is different with you” several times since starting therapy with Debbie. She makes it easy to open up.”

“Deborah is incredibly kind and attentive.”

“Deborah is really great to talk to. She coaches when I need it and listens when I need that. I appreciate her!”

“Deborah is amazing so far. I have a lot to unload and she’s patient and gives me strategies”

“Seems very knowledgeable and has been increasingly personable”

“Deborah has been an excellent therapist to me.”

“After a couple of meetings I feel so much weight off my shoulders, my therapist helped guide me to a more peaceful way of solving my problems.”

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