Deborah Boye, LMHP, LPC

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Practical therapy that helps rewrite your story

Details

Name	Deborah Boye
Credentials	LMHP, LPC
Based in	Arkansas
Licensed in	Nebraska, Arkansas
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	12

About Deborah

Deborah Boye is a licensed mental health professional who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges. She uses straightforward talk and practical tools to help clients manage day-to-day struggles. Deborah brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work in Arkansas and speaks English.

Her style is warm and goal-focused. She listens for the stories people tell about themselves and looks for small changes that can make life easier.

Background and approach

Sessions often include strategies to reduce worry, steps to improve communication, and ways to manage strong emotions like anger or shame. Deborah draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their life stories and see different possibilities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Mindfulness techniques to build steadier attention and calm.

Solution-Focused methods help set short-term goals and track progress. She has particular experience supporting caregivers, people facing aging or cancer-related stress, and those dealing with workplace strain or life transitions. Deborah also works with issues such as codependency, loneliness, self-esteem, and finding life purpose.

In sessions she emphasizes practical steps and clear next actions. People leave with tools they can use between meetings, whether that means a coping plan for panic, communication prompts for hard talks, or daily practices to reduce overwhelm. Deborah aims to help clients feel more capable and more connected to what matters.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Deborah works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Deborah among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Deborah among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Deborah among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Deborah directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Deborah directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Narrative and Practical Approaches in Online Therapy

Deborah often uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about themselves and then try new ways of describing who they are. That can help when grief, shame, or old patterns keep someone stuck. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful, action-oriented steps. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, and managing daily stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will work with each person to mix methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they set short-term goals, test small changes, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video lets people connect face to face and do deeper conversational work. Phone sessions are a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow for flexible, ongoing contact and quick support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Deborah address in sessions?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and related life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm, listening-focused, and goal-oriented. She helps clients reframe stories, set small goals, and use practical tools between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on issues like caregiving stress, workplace change, aging concerns, and emotional recovery after loss or trauma.

What credentials and location information are on file?

She holds the credentials LMHP and Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Arkansas.

In which languages are sessions offered and are international clients served?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for online work?

Deborah offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

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.

How do I begin working with her?

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Contacting this therapist

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