Deborah Keklak, LPC

How Deborah’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on hearing the client’s perspective and building a respectful working relationship. In practice this means long stretches of listening, reflecting what the client says, and helping them name what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses simple experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, supports people in clarifying their values and taking small steps toward those values even when emotions are strong.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will talk with each person about goals, try techniques that fit their needs, and adjust the mix if something isn’t helping. That partnership helps people feel involved and in control of their progress rather than following a fixed recipe.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions are useful for a fuller conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a session fits into a brief break. Live chat and text messaging can be better for quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when a client prefers typed communication. These options can make it easier to use the skills learned in therapy across a normal week.