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- Client-centered approach
- DBT and mindfulness
- Sexuality and trauma
About Deborah
FL LMHC Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner has 12 years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She practices in Florida and uses approaches drawn from client-centered work, DBT, mindfulness, narrative and trauma-focused therapy. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Deb describes her style as collaborative. She prefers a conversational tone and invites clients to share their perspectives so they can choose a path together. She pays attention to cultural and social context and to life circumstances that affect well-being. Practical skills and concrete strategies are part of the work alongside exploring personal stories.
Her background includes longterm work with people facing caregiver strain, hospice and end-of-life concerns, gender dysphoria, sexual assault and post-traumatic stress. She also focuses on sexuality topics such as BDSM and kink, polyamory and broader LGBT and women’s issues. These areas are named as common topics in her practice rather than guarantees of any single method.
In sessions she blends talk-based reflection with skills training and mindfulness practices. Narrative elements are used to notice patterns and reframe experiences. Trauma-focused tools are introduced when past harm is central to current struggles, always paced to the client’s needs.
Practical matters such as scheduling, session length, and cost vary by location and subscription arrangements. Prospective clients choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the intake process.
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Therapeutic approaches used during online work
Deb often brings together client-centered methods and mindfulness practice in online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so the client’s priorities guide each session. Mindfulness therapy introduces straightforward breathing and attention exercises to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.She also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy, especially when practical skills are needed. DBT offers concrete techniques for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then try options that seem likely to help.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some formats place less demand on bandwidth or camera use, while others support longer conversational sessions. The focus is on matching therapy style and practical scheduling to everyday life rather than promising a single fixed arrangement.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues plus trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include LGBT topics, gender dysphoria, sexuality matters like BDSM and kink, polyamory, caregiver stress, and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, conversational style that mixes client-centered listening with skills work. Practical strategies, mindfulness, and narrative techniques are commonly included alongside trauma-informed methods.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are video, phone, or another format.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the intake process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.