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Deborah Wetzel, LPC

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Deborah

Deborah Wetzel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 14 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns. She has supported clients facing depression, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief and loss, and the effects of physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Background and approach

Her background also includes work with relationship and family difficulties, infidelity, personality-related concerns, and obsessive-compulsive issues. Her therapeutic manner is warm, interactive, and respectful, avoiding stigmatizing labels while responding to each person’s unique needs.

Deborah draws from cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior methods, and client-centered practices to shape conversations and goals collaboratively. She aims to tailor treatment plans to individual priorities, helping clients build practical coping skills and clearer perspectives.

Clients who seek a supportive, compassionate counselor will find her approach focused on empowerment and real-world change. Deborah invites those ready to pursue a more fulfilling life to take the first steps toward growth with guidance and encouragement.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life

Deborah uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients explore patterns, build skills, and strengthen relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical strategies to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes understanding relational patterns formed early in life and how they affect present emotions and connections, which can support work on relationships, family issues, and trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Deborah works with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, concerns, and personal style, and she adjusts the plan as needs evolve so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make continuity of care easier alongside busy schedules. These formats allow flexibility in how and when people connect with a licensed professional, supporting consistent progress even when in-person visits are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Deborah works with issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is Deborah's general therapeutic style?
Her style is described as warm and interactive, focused on treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She tailors dialogue and plans to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional counseling experience working with clients across a wide range of difficulties and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credential WI LPC 4656-125 and practices in Wisconsin.
In which languages can sessions be held and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Deborah offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, 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-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English

What Deborah can help with

Deborah Wetzel works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

Deborah works with clients of all ages with concerns including depression, anxiety, and marriage and family issues.

How Deborah approaches therapy

Deborah's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Deborah is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Wisconsin, with 14 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Deborah aims to support and empower you.