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As a licensed therapist (Licensed Professional Counselor), I obtained my Master of Counseling from Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Oklahoma. My practice includes adults. I also offer extensive knowledge with the aging population, and care givers. I have been accomplished in facilitating support groups for various populations and numerous diagnoses, as well as training and education of other professionals regarding many Behavioral Health concerns.
Specialties I offer, and am experienced and well trained in are anxiety, depression, grief/loss, dementia/cognitive impairment, trauma and stress-related disorders. Other areas of focus include sexuality, hoarding disorder and personality issues, as well as other Behavorial Health concerns.
Although I recognize that all clients are unique individuals and different theories work differently with everyone, I work to assess clients and gain an understanding of what type of therapy will be most successful. Predominantly, I practice Person Centered and Solution Focused Therapy, and combine some Gestalt and Existential techniques as well.
I start with an optimistic view of all clients, providing a positive, supportive, and comfortable atmosphere/conversation. I offer an empathic outlook, working to connect with you. I am hopeful my clients can feel autonomy, and I also ask, “what difference or change do you want to achieve”? I believe taking a look at your meaning in life can be insightful many times too. I also offer mindfulness techniques when appropriate, as I do credit holistic approaches important for us emotionally and physically.
I prefer to work with adults aged 25 or older. Phone and video are astonishing ways to provide counseling sessions, however I am not so keen on live chat. I do use the messaging for in between sessions, if there is something of importance you want to share or let me know. I will do the same!
I hope to facilitate and support you through this process and towards your goal in seeking therapy.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Deborah Tommey. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Deborah has been a great therapist for me! She keeps me real but respects me as a person. I think anyone who has her as a therapist is pleased!
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Deborah Tommey has provided me with some scoping skills that are proving most helpful.
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
She is great and listens to me. She also gives me homework
Written on Feb 19, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
She’s wonderful!
Written on Dec 13, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and sleeping disorders
My experience with Better Help and with Deborah really helped me when I was going through something hard. I’ve been noticing the changes as I’ve been going on and continuing my counseling. Deborah helped me feel in control of the situation and helped giving me ways to process my emotions and my anxiety. I really wasn’t too sure in the beginning but now I am. This helped better myself and I hope it does for you too!
Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Thought provoking and so helpful
Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very good expirience
Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ms. Tommey is respectful, knowledgeable and covers all of my concerns each time we talk. I admire her thorough discussions and thoughtful considerations. She provides excellent exercises without overwhelming me. She's truly a joy to work with.
Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is direct and to the point. And asks questions for me to figure things out.
Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Thank you for taking the time to understand my history and asking the relevant questions and examples to come to a better understanding of the sources of my mental health concerns, and then dealing with those incrementally that's best suitable for me.
Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very helpful and respectful. Doesn’t judge me. And also neutral with the situation. I learned a lot from her.
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Deborah has been very attentive and able to pick out what I am struggling with and give me things to work on to help improve.
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Deborah has helped me to work through issues with techniques and is a great listener and knows when to redirect back to the main issues.
Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Deborah is very kind, patient, and understanding. She has helped provide me a variety of tools that shifted my mindset, and have given me the ability to not only better manage my stress and anxiety, but help provide a framework for me to release negative thought patterns in a healthy and productive manner. She provides great homework to develop assertive communication, and healthy boundaries. I would highly recommend Deborah!
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Deborah Tommey is solution based. She gives mental exercises that you can practice at home. that way your results are based on how much you’re willing to put in the work.
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and career difficulties
Deborah was very nice but I feel like all I got was homework and not talking through any problems.
Written on Feb 19, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Deborah is very helpful and takes a proactive approach to reducing anxiety. She has been very helpful to me so far.
Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
She understands that my trauma is never-ending. And still treats me like I'm her own child. 10 stars. This is my first time going through therapy and she has made it seamless for me.
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief
Deborah is very kind, open and considerate. She offered workouts and insight to other perspectives. I really appreciate her listening and attentiveness.
Written on Jan 01, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very helpful
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Deborah was very personable and helped me to identify the main stressors in my life. She provided helpful tools and strategies for managing stress and for considering the impact of boundaries in aspects of my personal and professional life.
Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Deborah has been very helpful and has provided me with practical ways to manage strong emotions related to trauma. Within a month of therapy , I was able to see results. It has been very empowering to be able to look at the traumatic event from the lens of a specialist. Healing the wound was easier than I thought after emotions related to anxiety and depression were addressed.
Written on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Love
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Deborah is calm, inviting and knowledgeable. I feel comfortable telling her personal details and trust in her advice/expertise.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Only one session but all is well.
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Great therapist listens, makes good Recommendations that work!
Easy to talk to. Highly Reccomend!
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Deborah is fantastic. She was able to provide me with tools to becoming successful in my healing process!
Written on Nov 20, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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