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- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Deborah
Deborah Richert, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT), is licensed in Kansas and has 11 years of practice experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and depression. Her stated approach is laid-back and client-directed; she focuses on identifying strengths and helping people use those strengths to address current problems.
Richert prioritizes clear, direct conversation. She helps people sort through what feels difficult right now and encourages honest discussion without judgment. She emphasizes giving each person a voice in their treatment and collaborating on next steps.
Her background includes work with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, adjustment problems, marital conflict, and substance misuse. She notes experience with related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and panic attacks.
Richert uses several clinical approaches in her work. She draws on attachment-based methods to look at relationship patterns. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Skills from dialectical behavior therapy are included when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
She also incorporates client-centered principles, keeping the person’s priorities central, and uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work. Her practice style is described as relaxed and straightforward, with an emphasis on practical strategies and strengthening existing abilities.
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Approach-driven online therapy and what to expect
Deborah uses approaches that focus on relationships, present-day problems, and practical skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people change unhelpful interaction styles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress and teaches specific strategies to shift them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the person’s goals, concerns, and preferences. The therapist reviews options and adjusts techniques as progress is assessed.
Confirm the current online session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, such as scheduling appointments around work or avoiding travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce the need to arrange transportation. Speak with the team through the initial matching process to learn which session formats are available and how they fit into a typical treatment plan.
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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
Which concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is laid-back and client-centered. She focuses on identifying strengths and using practical skills to address current problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with couples and individuals. That work has included mood disorders, grief, marital conflict, and substance misuse.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCMFT credential and is licensed in Kansas. The profile lists Kansas as her practice state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Please check available formats when scheduling.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process begins the match and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.