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Dr. Deborah Kay Thompson, LMFT

  • Experience23 years
  • LocationColorado
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Deborah

Dr. Deborah Kay Thompson brings a client-centered lens to therapy, emphasizing collaboration and respect as the foundation for change.

Background and approach

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 23 years of clinical experience and a long history of working with individuals, couples, and families facing relationship strain, mood concerns, anxiety, addiction, and life transitions. Dr.

Thompson also supports people coping with trauma and abuse and those navigating issues related to intimacy, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD. Her practice blends cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing and a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship to help clients clarify goals and make practical changes.

She tends to create a warm, respectful environment in which people can explore patterns, address communication and control issues, and work through complicated feelings like guilt, shame, or emptiness. Based in Colorado, Dr.

Thompson draws on more than two decades of experience to tailor strategies that fit each person’s situation and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches in an online setting

Dr. Thompson blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing when working remotely. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathic relationship and helps clients explore their feelings and values to identify meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves examining thoughts and behaviors to develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and stress-related patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational method that supports readiness for change and is useful for addiction, ambivalence, and goal-setting.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; she works with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Over the course of sessions she adjusts strategies so the work remains relevant and achievable, encouraging clients to set clear objectives and track practical steps toward change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options allow ongoing access to a licensed professional from varied locations within Colorado and can make regular participation easier for those balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Thompson commonly address?
Her practice includes stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and family issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She emphasizes a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to create collaborative, goal-oriented work focused on practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has provided mental health services for 23 years and has worked with individuals, couples, and families across a range of challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LMFT practicing in Colorado and carries the credential detail CO LMFT MFT.0000472 as her licensing information.
Can clients work with her in other languages or from other countries?
Therapy is offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for online sessions.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English

What Deborah can help with

Dr. Deborah Kay Thompson works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Deborah works with individuals struggling with histories of trauma and abuse.

How Deborah approaches therapy

Deborah's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Deborah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Colorado, with 23 years of clinical experience.