Deborah Tommey, LPC

Deborah Tommey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who helps adults navigate midlife transitions, stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma. She works with people who struggle with self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and the everyday pressures of career and caregiving. She also supports those facing loss, aging and geriatric concerns, and questions around sexuality and LGBT matters.

Deborah favors a warm, hopeful tone in sessions. She asks what change a person wants and works with them toward that goal. She uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques rather than jargon. Clients can expect an empathic listener who encourages autonomy and personal meaning.

Her approach draws on client-centered principles, adding solution-focused and existential techniques when helpful. Mindfulness tools are used for grounding and stress reduction. Motivational interviewing ideas may come into play when people want help clarifying goals or making changes.

Deborah has about 15 years of experience and has run support groups and training for other professionals on behavioral health topics. She often helps caregivers and people concerned about aging, hospice, and end-of-life matters. Her background includes work with hoarding, abandonment issues, family of origin concerns, and communication struggles.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Deborah uses phone and video for counseling and uses messaging between sessions for important updates. Prospective clients should confirm current session options when they schedule.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Deborah uses client-centered therapy to prioritize a person's perspective and values. This approach means the therapist listens carefully, reflects what is felt, and supports the client's own decisions about change. It often helps when someone wants a respectful, supportive space to sort out midlife concerns, grief, or relationship stress.

She also draws on existential ideas that look at meaning, purpose, and choices. Those techniques invite people to consider what matters most and how they want to live, which can be useful during big life transitions or when feeling stuck. Mindfulness is used as a practical tool to reduce anxiety and improve sleep and focus through simple breathing and grounding exercises.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Deborah will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

For practical online benefits, phone and video sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. Messaging between sessions can allow brief check-ins or updates without waiting for the next appointment. Confirm the current session options before booking so sessions fit into daily life and work schedules.