Deborah Boye , LMHP, LPC

Deborah Boye is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and concerns related to parenting and intimacy. She also supports those facing trauma, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, workplace strain, and issues tied to women's health. Deborah practices from Arkansas and brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work.

Her approach is straightforward and warm. Deborah uses practical strategies so clients can notice small changes quickly. She listens for each person's priorities and tailors the pace and focus to what feels most useful in the moment.

In sessions she blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and narrative ideas. That means she helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns, try different behaviors, and reflect on the stories they tell about themselves. She also draws on solution-focused work to set clear, achievable goals and track progress between meetings.

Deborah pays special attention to caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, cancer-related struggles, and isolation or loneliness. She supports clients working through codependency, guilt, forgiveness, and finding life purpose. Women's issues are an area of focus, including self-love and relationship concerns.

Her style tends to be patient and practical. Deborah encourages skill practice, small experiments, and honest conversation about setbacks. People who want a steady, skills-based approach that still honors emotion often find this a good fit.

Online approaches that fit your life

Deborah commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy during online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm, which often helps with stress, grief, and emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they decide which ideas to try first and adjust methods as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video works well for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, progress notes, or when someone needs flexible, on-the-go support. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and practice new skills between meetings.