Deborah Tommey , LPC

Deborah Tommey is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports people facing caregiving strain, aging-related issues, LGBTQ matters, hoarding, and other behavior-related challenges. Deborah works with adults aged 20 and older and offers a calm, hopeful space to talk through hard things.

She trained at Oklahoma State University/Tulsa and brings 15 years of clinical experience. Deborah starts by listening closely and asking which changes a person wants to make. She leans on client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities.

Her approach blends practical techniques with deeper life questions. Deborah uses solution-focused strategies to set small, doable goals. She also brings existential ideas to help people examine meaning and values when life feels unsettled.

Mindfulness practices are offered when useful to reduce reactivity and improve sleep or concentration. Motivational interviewing helps with moments when people feel stuck or want to change habits like managing anger or substance-free coping.

Sessions may include brief skill teaching, goal-setting, and reflective conversation. Deborah has led support groups and provided training for other professionals, which informs her collaborative style. She makes space for emotion and for concrete steps toward daily improvements.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Deborah often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and following the client’s lead. This approach helps people feel heard and decide what changes matter most to them. She also uses solution-focused therapy to set small, practical goals and track progress in clear steps. That method suits issues like sleep, anger management, or coping with life changes where quick strategies can help.

Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce stress and improve attention or sleep. Simple breathing, grounding, and awareness exercises are taught and practiced in session so clients can use them between meetings. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Deborah will work with each person to match approaches to their goals, needs, and preferences and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues matter, while phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Messaging and live chat are handy for short check-ins, scheduling, or sharing updates between sessions. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and fit counseling into daily life.