Therapist profile
Deborah Goza, LPC
Louisiana
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Louisiana / 9822
- NPI1902867757
- Experience19 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationLouisiana
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Client-centered approach
About Deborah
Deborah Goza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Louisiana with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and young people on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, parenting concerns, relationship issues, and related life changes. Deborah uses practical, common-sense therapy and focuses on clear goals and measurable progress.
She describes her approach as down-to-earth and straightforward. Sessions begin by learning how a person thinks and responds. That often means bringing subconscious patterns into awareness so a person can make different choices on purpose.
Deborah draws on cognitive behavioral methods alongside client-centered and mindfulness practices. She may also use emotionally focused and psychodynamic ideas when they help clarify patterns or relationships. Her work emphasizes setting goals, tracking progress, and using techniques that make sense in daily life.
She has experience addressing a wide range of concerns, including parenting stress, anger, body image, caregiving strain, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas she lists include attachment issues, abandonment, aging concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family questions, and coping after disaster.
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Deborah encourages identifying targets, trying specific strategies, and checking what works. She invites people who are tired of feeling stuck to take a first step and test the process.
Language offered is English and her practice is based in Louisiana. The first appointment typically starts with a brief assessment so goals can be set and a plan agreed on.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Deborah uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thought and behavior patterns that feed stress, anger, or anxiety. CBT is hands-on and focuses on skills you can use between sessions to change reactions and routines.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and take purposeful action even when uncomfortable feelings are present. ACT can be useful for managing frustration, grief, or ongoing stress that interferes with daily life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjust plans based on what helps. The focus is on testing practical steps and tracking whether they lead to change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm available session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Some formats also use less bandwidth or no video, which can be helpful for shorter or more flexible meetings.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She lists anger among issues she helps with, alongside stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship problems. She can help people look at what triggers anger and plan different responses.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is down-to-earth and practical. She focuses on clear goals, evidence-based methods, and simple strategies that apply to everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional work experience, including recent university classes, working with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Louisiana and practices in that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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