Deborah Tommey

Deborah Tommey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who helps adults navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports people facing caregiver strain, aging-related issues, hoarding, LGBT concerns, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD. Her approach aims to create a calm, hopeful space where clients can name goals and work toward them.

Deborah uses a person-centered style that centers the client's own experience. She asks what difference the client wants to see and then shapes sessions around those goals. Mindfulness exercises are used when helpful to reduce stress and improve focus. Motivational and solution-focused techniques help break big problems into doable steps.

Her background includes a Master of Counseling from Oklahoma State University/Tulsa and 15 years in behavioral health. She has led support groups and provided training for other professionals on a range of topics. The LPC credential is noted up front as part of her clinical identity.

Sessions emphasize listening, clear practical plans, and small skills people can try between meetings. Deborah often uses messaging between sessions for brief updates or important notes. She prefers working with adults aged 20 and older and values building a steady, collaborative working relationship.

People who choose her can expect an open conversation about meaning, values, and realistic change. The work focuses on what the client wants to change and practical steps toward that goal.

How her approaches shape online care

Deborah blends client-centered work with mindfulness and solution-focused tools to make online therapy practical and grounded. Client-centered Therapy means the session focuses on the person’s experience and goals, with the counselor listening and reflecting to help clarify what matters. Mindfulness Therapy involves short attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying small, concrete changes and steps that move a person toward their goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Deborah will discuss your needs and preferences and together you can decide which methods to try. She frames this as a collaborative process and adjusts the plan based on what is helping you reach your goals.

Her biography specifically notes phone and video sessions as ways she provides counseling, and she uses messaging for brief between-session notes. If you want a particular session format, confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow check-ins without travel, and let people use shorter or longer meeting times depending on their schedule. These practical benefits help therapy become part of everyday life rather than an added burden.