- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Narrative work
About Deborah
Deborah Boye is a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas with 12 years of experience. She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also lists help for parenting, career transitions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and young adult issues.
Deborah uses practical talk therapy to help people untangle what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on concrete steps you can try between meetings. She draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and to rewrite difficult personal stories.
Many clients come with work and life changes. Deborah supports people facing job stress, caregiving strain, and shifting roles as they age. She also addresses feelings of isolation, low self-esteem, guilt, shame, and codependency in everyday terms so people can apply what they learn quickly.
Her meetings blend skills training and short-term problem solving. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to manage anxiety and strong emotions. Solution-Focused Therapy elements help set small, achievable goals and measure progress in clear ways.
Deborah encourages direct communication skills for strained relationships and guidance around parenting challenges without making assumptions. She notes experience with cancer-related stress and caregiver burden, and she helps clients explore life purpose and self-love at practical levels.
How her approaches translate to online work
Deborah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach works well for anxiety, depression, and stress by giving clear strategies to practice between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build attention and calm strong emotional reactions through simple breathing and awareness exercises that can be practiced daily. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and try new ways of describing difficult experiences, which can reduce shame and increase agency.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan based on what actually works for the client.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or sessions without travel when juggling work and caregiving. Different formats can also reduce the need for long commutes and help people maintain regular appointments while managing life changes.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, career and life changes, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and young adult issues.
What is her style in therapy?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on skill-building, short-term problem solving, and using tools you can practice between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on work stress, caregiving challenges, aging-related issues, and personal transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHP and LPC credentials and practices in Arkansas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session format options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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