LPC

Deborah Goza, LPC

Experience19 years
LocationLouisiana
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Deborah

Deborah Goza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 19 years of experience who blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with a warm, respectful style.

Background and approach

She emphasizes learning about each person’s internal patterns so that subconscious habits become clear and manageable, then combines goal-setting with therapeutic techniques to create measurable progress. Her work addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career and life transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Deborah integrates cognitive-behavioral methods with client-centered and mindfulness-based ideas, sometimes drawing on emotionally-focused and psychodynamic perspectives when helpful. She aims for therapy that “makes sense,” pairing clear explanations with tools clients can use between sessions.

Sessions are tailored to individual needs and focus on identifying problems, setting goals, and tracking outcomes so clients can see change over time. Known for sensitivity and practical support, she encourages people to take the first step toward greater wellbeing and offers a collaborative space to explore difficult emotions, improve communication, and build coping skills.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Deborah commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT helps clients clarify values and learn skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to shift them, often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client's history, goals, and preferences and may combine elements from different modalities to match needs. Clients and therapist work together to set goals, monitor progress, and adjust techniques so the plan fits the person rather than following a rigid protocol.

Online sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to schedule around work, family, or mobility constraints and support ongoing care between in-person visits. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same therapeutic principles while tailoring pacing and tools to each client's situation.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-based practices, aiming for clear explanations and tools clients can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 19 years of professional work experience, including recent university classes that contribute to her clinical perspective.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license LA LPC 9822 and practices in Louisiana.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process of working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English