- Client-centered approach
- Practical skill building
- Focus on relationships
About Deborah
Deborah Landwehr is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Iowa. She has three years of professional experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, low mood, or anxiety. Deborah encourages clients to notice their strengths and to build on what already works in their lives.
Her approach is warm and straightforward. She treats each person as the expert on their own story and works alongside them to set clear, manageable goals. Sessions focus on practical steps that reduce daily stress and improve relationships.
Deborah uses methods from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness to match what a person needs in the moment. She helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, learn emotion-regulation skills, and practice small changes that add up over time.
Common concerns she addresses include relationship tensions, family problems, low self-esteem, depression, and difficulties with communication. She also supports people managing caregiver strain, life transitions like separation, and questions about purpose and self-love.
Deborah aims for a collaborative pace so clients feel heard and in control. She invites those ready to make a change to take a simple first step toward clearer thinking and steadier emotional balance.
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy puts your perspective first. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what she hears, and helps you set goals that matter to you. This approach is useful when you need an empathic listener and practical next steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often includes short exercises and homework to change patterns that keep anxiety or low mood active. DBT adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication in stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will discuss your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust direction as you go. That collaborative process helps decide whether CBT exercises, DBT skill practice, or client-centered conversations are best at any stage.
Confirm the exact session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Different approaches translate well to remote work because homework, skill practice, and talking through problems can all be done between sessions to support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Deborah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and mood regulation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She treats each person as the expert on their life and focuses on practical steps and skills you can use between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional work experience as an LMFT in Iowa, working with people who struggle with mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
Where is Deborah licensed and located?
She is licensed in Iowa as an LMFT and conducts her practice from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Deborah?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.