- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Narrative work
About Deborah
Deborah Boye is a licensed mental health practitioner (LMHP) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Arkansas with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career or life-purpose questions. Deborah also supports people managing ADHD, compassion fatigue, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes.
Her approach draws on practical methods rather than labels. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns of thinking and try different responses. She brings mindfulness practices into sessions to slow racing thoughts and improve focus. Narrative and solution-focused methods help clients reframe their stories and set small, achievable goals that change day-to-day life.
Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented. The therapist helps people work on communication skills, boundary setting, forgiveness, and rebuilding connection after loss or conflict. She also pays attention to caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, cancer-related distress, and issues common to young adults in transition.
Deborah encourages practical steps between meetings. That might mean short behavioral experiments, journaling to notice recurring themes, or brief exercises to reduce anxiety. She invites clients to track what works and what doesn’t so sessions can be adjusted over time.
People who are looking for help sorting what comes next after a job change, a breakup, a health event, or the strain of caregiving will find an approach focused on usable skills and steady progress. Deborah practices in Arkansas and conducts sessions in English.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Deborah commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice thoughts that increase stress and try different responses. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and practical problems that respond to behavior change. She also draws on mindfulness therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce rumination and improve focus.Narrative therapy appears in her work as well. This approach helps people separate themselves from a problem story and find different meanings in their experiences. It can be helpful for grief, identity questions, and life-purpose concerns where a fresh perspective is needed.
Finding the best approach is part of the clinical process. She works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts techniques when something isn’t helpful.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around jobs, caregiving or treatment schedules. It can also allow for shorter check-ins, fewer travel demands, or choosing audio-only conversations when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to help therapy fit into everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting and relationship issues, plus life purpose questions and workplace stress.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, narrative and solution-focused tools to identify patterns, try small changes, and set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of concerns including caregiver stress and young adult transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHP and an LPC licensed in Nebraska and Arkansas and she practices in Arkansas.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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