Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
How Deborah works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Deborah
Deborah Kulp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience helping people manage strong emotions and life stress. She often helps clients who struggle with anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, and the fallout from trauma and grief. Deborah works in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential, and she conducts sessions in English.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She draws from client-centered practices to listen first, then uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills.
Background and approach
Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to help clients notice triggers and respond differently in the moment. Deborah also addresses relationship and communication concerns and supports people facing parenting strains, intimacy issues, career stress, and life transitions. She can help with process addictions like gambling or problematic sexual behaviors, as well as mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder.
Work often includes setting clear goals, practicing new skills, and checking progress between meetings. Clients can expect a straightforward, down-to-earth style. Deborah aims to create a calm atmosphere where people feel heard and able to try new behaviors.
She balances practical skill building with emotional processing so clients can reduce distress and move toward clearer decision making. Over two decades of varied counseling work inform her choices in the room. That experience supports adaptable care that shifts to meet each person’s needs and goals.
What Deborah works with
Everything Deborah lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Deborah's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches Deborah lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online emotional work
Deborah uses client-centered methods to make sessions about what matters to the person in front of her. That means conversations begin with listening and understanding, then move toward goals the client sets. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which helps with anxiety, anger, and mood symptoms. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance in daily life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques in-session, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Goals, personal preferences, and practical needs guide which methods are emphasized, and clients are encouraged to give feedback as work proceeds.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in or a good option when bandwidth is limited. Chat and messaging allow ongoing check-ins, brief skill coaching, or support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life while maintaining a steady therapeutic process.
Questions people ask about Deborah
What kinds of concerns does Deborah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. Anger, relationship and communication problems are also listed focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then uses CBT and DBT tools plus mindfulness exercises to teach coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
Deborah brings 20 years of counseling experience from a variety of clinical settings to her current work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania as indicated in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How do I start therapy with her and what does it cost?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to availability. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.