Deborah Goulet , LCSW, CSW

Deborah Goulet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work and 22 years of practice in Colorado. She listens first and aims to make each session practical and clear. Deborah focuses on common problems like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and addiction.

Her work emphasizes respect and inclusion for diverse backgrounds. She asks people to tell their stories and then helps break big problems into small, doable steps. Sessions typically cover what is happening now and introduce one new skill or piece of information to try between meetings.

Deborah believes change happens in stages and that people move forward when they have support, safety, and useful knowledge. She uses that idea to match steps to where someone is right now, rather than pushing a single plan on everyone.

Her practice also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, attachment issues, aging and geriatric matters, and substance use. She has experience with first responder issues, dissociation, domestic violence, and hearing impaired clients.

Deborah offers straightforward guidance and practical tools during sessions. She helps people set small goals, practice skills, and track progress so steps feel manageable. The style is collaborative and paced to fit each person's needs.

Services are provided in English from Colorado, and Deborah does not work with international clients. She supports people seeking help for life transitions and ongoing mental health challenges.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and stepwise progress. One common approach she uses emphasizes stages of change - identifying where someone is in their readiness to act and selecting small, achievable steps to move forward. This helps with issues like addiction, stress, and mood changes by meeting people where they are and building momentum.

Another approach centers on teaching concrete coping skills for anxiety, grief, and trauma-related reactions. Sessions introduce one new tool at a time, such as grounding exercises, breathing practices, or communication strategies, and then practice is encouraged between meetings so skills become usable in daily life.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Deborah works with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods as progress or challenges appear, so treatment stays relevant and workable.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging formats work well for brief check-ins or tracking progress. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or health schedules while keeping care consistent.