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- Attachment based
- Cognitive behavioral
- Gottman Method
About Deborah
LCMFT in Kansas with 11 years of clinical experience, Deborah Richert works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and depression. She uses Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, and the Gottman Method to guide therapy. Deborah prefers a relaxed, collaborative approach and aims to help people build on strengths to manage current problems.
Deborah emphasizes working side-by-side with each person. She helps clients identify what is working and what gets in the way. Conversations focus on practical steps and skills drawn from CBT and DBT when appropriate. Attachment ideas are used to look at how past relationships shape present reactions.
Sessions may include skill practice, problem-solving, and clearer communication strategies. For relationship concerns she integrates elements of the Gottman Method to address interactions and conflict patterns. Treatment plans reflect the client’s goals and pace rather than a fixed program.
She has experience addressing mood disorders, panic, substance use, codependency, chronic illness-related stress, and issues like abandonment, shame, and isolation. Therapy includes direct work on impulses, guilt, forgiveness, and improving daily coping.
Deborah views the client as the expert on their life and offers a collaborative stance. People who prefer straightforward conversation and practical tools may find this approach fits. Sessions are conducted in English and follow Kansas practice standards.
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How Deborah’s approaches translate to online work
Deborah draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Attachment work looks at patterns in close relationships and how they affect current reactions. Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping the person guide treatment choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Deborah will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative check-in is an early part of the first few sessions so the plan can be adjusted as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also allow continued work on communication skills, emotion regulation, and behavior changes using the same CBT, DBT, or attachment-informed exercises that Deborah uses in person.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship troubles, trauma and depression, and related issues such as abandonment, codependency, and panic.
What is her therapeutic style?
Therapy is collaborative and relaxed. Deborah uses practical skills, conversation, and strengths-focused work drawn from client-centered, CBT, DBT, attachment, and Gottman approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with individuals and couples on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LCMFT and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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