- Adult-focused counseling
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused work
About Deborah
Deborah Tommey is a licensed professional counselor who helps adults manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, and relationship concerns. She works with people facing trauma, depression, caregiving strain, and life changes. Deborah keeps conversations straightforward and focuses on what clients want to change.
She earned a Master of Counseling from Oklahoma State University/Tulsa and has practiced for 15 years. Deborah begins by listening and asking what difference the person hopes to make. From there she selects practical tools that fit each person's needs and lifestyle.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her rather than a fixed method. She uses client-centered listening, brief solution-focused steps, and existential questions about meaning and values. Mindfulness exercises and short motivational techniques are added when useful to improve rest, reduce worry, or manage strong feelings.
Deborah has experience running support groups and providing training for other behavioral health professionals. She often helps caregivers, people coping with aging and end-of-life issues, and those working through family of origin or relationship pain.
Sessions aim to be hopeful and collaborative. Deborah encourages autonomy and small, measurable changes. She also offers messaging between sessions for important follow-ups or updates.
How Deborah's Approaches Translate to Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the person seeking help. It helps with worry, low mood, sleep troubles, and relationship strain by making space to name goals and preferences.Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small steps that move things forward. This approach is practical for people who want shorter-term strategies to improve sleep, manage stress, or handle day-to-day problems.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm the body. These techniques are often useful for anxiety, trouble falling asleep, and coping with difficult feelings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah starts by asking what the client wants to change and then tailors techniques to fit their goals, values, and pace. She checks in regularly to adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fewer travel demands, which can help people fit sessions into busy days. The biography lists phone and video as preferred ways to meet and notes messaging for between-session updates; confirm the exact session options when you book. Online sessions let clients access counseling from different locations and maintain continuity of care while balancing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Focus areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self esteem, relationships, sleep problems, anger, career issues, and compassion fatigue, among others.
How would you describe Deborah's therapy style?
She uses a practical, person-centered style that starts with listening. Sessions often include solution-focused steps, existential questions about meaning, and mindfulness exercises when helpful.
What is her professional background?
Deborah holds a Master of Counseling from Oklahoma State University/Tulsa and has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor based in Oklahoma.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Deborah accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
The original biography notes video and phone sessions as preferred and mentions messaging for between-session communication; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Deborah?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.