Deborah Landwehr, LMFT

Deborah Landwehr is a licensed marriage and family therapist working in Iowa with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt. Deborah approaches work in a direct and compassionate way so clients can make practical changes that matter.

Deborah believes each person knows their story best. She builds on a person’s strengths and goals to set clear, doable steps forward. In sessions she listens closely, asks simple questions, and offers straightforward tools people can try between meetings.

Her background includes work with relationship and family concerns, communication problems, and the stress that comes with caregiving and life changes. She also supports people dealing with depression, social anxiety and phobia, and issues around self-worth and life purpose.

Deborah uses evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods to help people change unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors. She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness when they fit a person’s needs and goals.

Sessions are aimed at helping people notice what works, practice new responses, and build confidence in everyday situations. Deborah encourages small, steady steps and stays focused on what clients want to achieve. Her style is warm, practical, and collaborative.

How Deborah’s Approaches Work Online

Deborah often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT gives clear, practical exercises for managing anxiety, mood, and day-to-day stress. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people set goals that matter to them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work she does with each person. Deborah will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process helps shape which techniques are used over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are good for more in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when someone needs a simpler check-in or has limited bandwidth. Live chat and text let people share short updates, ask quick questions, or keep momentum between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work even when schedules change.