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Deborah Kulp

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Deborah Kulp, LPC

Pennsylvania

Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anger

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC008858
  • NPI1699900076
  • Experience20 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationPennsylvania

About

  • CBT methods
  • DBT skills
  • Mindfulness practice

About Deborah

Deborah Kulp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, anger, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and life transitions. Deborah uses practical, evidence-based techniques and clear conversation to help people make steady changes.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She practices client-centered work and blends in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness methods as needed. Sessions focus on real-life problems such as workplace frustration, building healthier communication, coping with loss, and reducing urges linked to process addictions.

Deborah draws on two decades of varied counseling settings. She emphasizes skill-building - for example emotion regulation tools, thought reframing, and mindfulness exercises that can be used between sessions. She also uses motivational interviewing ideas to support people who are ambivalent about change.

Practical concerns get straightforward attention. Conversations often include identifying patterns, trying small behavioral experiments, and practicing new ways to respond in tense moments. For anger specifically she works on recognizing triggers, slowing escalation, and improving responses so relationships and daily life feel more manageable.

People who prefer clear, structured guidance alongside space to talk tend to find this style useful. If you want direct skills and conversational support for stress, mood, or impulse-related concerns, Deborah combines several approaches to fit the goals you bring to therapy.

How sessions work

How Deborah’s approaches translate to online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person leads the topics. Online sessions can keep that same conversational tone, with the therapist checking in about what matters most each week.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies unhelpful thought patterns and gently tests new behaviors. In an online format this often means setting short practice tasks between sessions and reviewing what worked or didn’t on camera or by message.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are taught in short demonstrations and practiced in real time, which can work well remotely when sessions concentrate on skill drills and brief role plays.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Deborah will help you figure out which combination of client-centered conversation, CBT, or DBT skills fits your goals. This is a collaborative process based on your needs, preferences, and what you want to change.

The profile did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose remote therapy to fit sessions into busy schedules, use shorter check-ins during a workday, avoid commuting, or practice skills in the context of daily life. These practical benefits help make therapy easier to maintain without promising particular services.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, anger, self-esteem, parenting concerns, career matters, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues like isolation and forgiveness.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and integrative. She uses CBT, DBT, EFT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques in conversation and skill practice.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of clinical experience working in a variety of counseling settings.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the supplied profile.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to get started?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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