LPC
Deborah Thoennes, LPC
- Experience15 years
- LocationWisconsin
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Deborah
Deborah Thoennes is a licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related life challenges.
Background and approach
She draws on 15 years of clinical experience to create an individualized approach, listening closely to each person's concerns and shaping treatment to fit their situation. Deborah emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion as the foundation for her work, and she encourages clients to take courageous steps toward greater wellbeing.
Her practice includes support for issues such as self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting and career transitions, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas. Deborah integrates client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods so that therapy addresses both feelings and practical coping skills.
Her aim is to help clients clarify goals, build resilience, and develop strategies that work in everyday life.
Approaches that guide remote sessions
Deborah uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach prioritizes empathetic listening and tailoring the pace and goals to each person, which can be helpful for building trust and clarity. She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and stress-related difficulties. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) is another tool she may draw on when relational patterns and attachment concerns are central, helping clients explore emotions and change interactional cycles.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Deborah partners with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then adjusts methods as progress is evaluated, so the plan reflects what feels most useful and relevant for the individual.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to continue consistent work from home or while traveling, and they allow sessions to focus on skills, emotional processing, and planning in ways that fit a client’s daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Deborah commonly address?
She works with a broad range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, eating concerns, parenting and career challenges, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical, evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies and emotionally-focused interventions to match each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Deborah brings 15 years of professional experience to her practice, applying that background to support clients through a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Wisconsin under license number WI LPC 5260-125.
Which languages are available and can international clients join?
Services are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
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
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Licensed
Wisconsin
Languages
English