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Deborah Richert

Deborah Richert

LCMFT

Kansas

Compassionate therapist focused on strengths

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At a glance

Credentials
LCMFT
License
LCMFT, Kansas / LCMFT 2941
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
Kansas

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    • Collaborative approach
    • Practical skills
    • Strengths focused

    About Deborah

    Deborah Richert is a licensed marriage and family therapist who uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. She keeps sessions relaxed and focused on practical next steps. Deborah aims to identify each person’s strengths and help them use those strengths to move past what’s holding them back.

    She brings 11 years of clinical experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship strains, and stress. Deborah also helps address issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, and communication problems. Her background includes work with chronic pain, mood disorders, panic, and co-occurring conditions.

    In sessions she uses methods drawn from Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. That means conversations are collaborative, goal-oriented, and focused on practical skills alongside exploring underlying patterns. Deborah listens for what matters most to each person and tailors the work to their goals.

    She values a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can be honest and find workable solutions. Deborah encourages clients to take an active role in treatment and helps set steps that feel achievable. Her style mixes empathy with straightforward problem-solving.

    Deborah practices in Kansas and holds the credential LCMFT, which stands for Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. Sessions are conducted in English and she draws on over a decade of experience when creating treatment plans.

  2. How Deborah’s approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people explore their own reasons for change and build motivation. It suits goals like reducing substance use, changing habits, or finding momentum when feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, which can be useful for relationship strain, abandonment concerns, and trust issues.

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and letting the person guide the pace of change. That approach supports people who need a steady, respectful space to sort through feelings and decide next steps. Deborah will work together with each person to identify which approaches fit best, adjusting methods based on needs, goals, and preferences.

    Practical benefits of working online can include fitting sessions into a busy day and using shorter check-ins when time is limited. Because session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm the current options before booking so you know what is offered. The goal is to make therapy easier to attend while keeping the focus on clear goals, skills practice, and steady progress.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    Kansas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Deborah commonly address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and addictions. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, chronic illness and pain, and panic.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    She keeps a laid-back, supportive style and combines listening with practical steps. Sessions emphasize identifying strengths and building skills that fit daily life.

    How long has she been practicing?

    She has 11 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples on a range of concerns.

    What are her credentials and where does she practice?

    She holds the credential LCMFT, which stands for Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in Kansas.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are sessions organized and what formats are available?

    Session formats were not specified in the provided biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does cost and scheduling work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

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