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My name is Cletus (Clete) Deller and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (20 years experience) who started out my professional career as a teacher. As far as approach, I use both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Action and Commitment Therapy, (ACT).
I have two Graduate Degrees (an MS in Psychology and Counseling, and an MBA), Post Graduate Certification in Forensic Psychology, certification as a Sexual Therapist, and an additional 40 graduate hours, focused primarily on trauma.
I am trained and certified in the only evidenced-based scientific treatments, strongly recommended by the American Psychology Association (Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma-based CBT). These 3 protocols have the highest efficiency of any of the trauma approaches, and are the only protocols designed for Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (you have more than one traumatic event in your life, or the trauma happened in childhood).
I am also trained in EMDR (designed for one event), and Flash EMDR. My position is you should be able to select between all of the sciences-based approaches - not just the one the therapist decides to learn. Would you go to a restaurant, with only one item on the menu?
I also have experience in working with individuals, and couples in the area of addiction (addiction has a 80% correlation with trauma). I developed, wrote, and managed, a 90 day substance abuse program in 3 major Florida jails, that had a 72% to 76% success rate, over a 4 year period,
In addition to addiction and trauma, I have experience in working with people with a past, or current relationship, with someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and/or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which is the only recognized treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder. I am also trained in Ideal Parent Figure (IPF), which is the only scientific approach to treating adults with Attachment Disorders. In addition, I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.
I am a not a Christian counselor, but a Counselor who is a Christian. What that means is that I can use both scientifically validated approaches to solving mental health issues, and Christian counseling techniques, if requested. The goal is always to craft the right plan, for the person that is seeking help.
There is an important difference between my therapy, and that of 95% of the Betterhelp therapists. I AM NOT A TALK THERAPIST. That does not mean that talk isn't important. It is very important. But it cannot be all that we do together. If most of what we do is talk, inside of several sessions, you will end up with a "PAID BEST FRIEND".
The therapy I use is unique, but it works, given a chance. Be prepared to work with me, but in the end, you will have the life you always wanted.
You will find me a therapist that is laser-focused on you, non-judgmental, empathetic, trustworthy, a people person, and especially results oriented. It would be an honor to work with you as an individual, or a couple.
Please feel free to visit my website at peaceorpain.org.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cletus Deller. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Cletus Deller has been very instrumental with helping me to get back on track with my life. The tools that he implement in each sessions has helped me to see things differently. I look forward to our weekly appointments. Mr. Deller makes therapy so easy. I highly recommend Mr. Deller
Written on Mar 23, 2024 after therapy with Cletus for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Cletus listens carefully to what I am saying and provides well thought out responses. I feel safe confiding in him, not because of the separation and virtual anonymity that electronic therapy provides. Rather, I get a sense that he gets pleasure from knowing that he is providing the best support that he can for my achieving the best results possible. Through his patient guidance, I have learned not only what my major issues are, but how deeply seated those issues reside. Change for the better is inevitable. I have much gratitude for that.
Written on Dec 23, 2023 after therapy with Cletus for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cletus is compassionate and engaging. He is approachable and I felt able to open up fully right away. He listens and never judges me . I always feel I'm in a safe space with him and always come away feeling empowered, with a lighter outlook on my situation.
Written on Nov 01, 2023 after therapy with Cletus for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Words can describe how helpful these sessions have been and how much growth I’ve seen not just from listening but from actively doing what there suggesting . I would highly recommend everyone to do these session even if it once in life because you will not regret it .
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Cletus for 1 month
Cletus is one if the best therapists I had. I liked his approach, explanation and support. Each session was helpful starting from the very first one. Many thanks to him
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Cletus for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cletus has been an amazing therapist for me. He is evidence driven, listens to my issues, and follows up on all of our discussions. I would highly suggest him.
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Cletus for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
The best therapist I’ve ever worked with, his empathy is second to none, and couldn’t recommend a better person to help you get through whatever it may be you’re dealing with.
Written on Nov 20, 2022 after therapy with Cletus for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have nothing but good things to say about Clete! He’s easy to talk to and is very focused on providing tools to solve issues and improve day to day wellness, which is exactly what I was looking for!
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Cletus for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
Clete is a great therapist that has helped me a lot. He is open minded and is able to provide me with tools and exercises i could use immediately. I have noticed significant changes within the 1st session. I would highly recommend Clete to anyone.
Thank you Clete!
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Cletus for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Cletus is very easy to talk to and has a very scientific approach to his therapy. I like the amount of time he dedicates to stay in touch with me and it feels like I'm talking to a good wise friend. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Cletus for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
After my first session, I instantly felt a lot better. I appreciate that he takes time to speak to me almost everyday, any time and is really knowledgeable. I have so much respect for him and look forward to speaking to him when I do!
Written on Jul 24, 2022 after therapy with Cletus for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
I am at the moment working with Cletus.
The Sessions are going very well.
Thank you Clete.
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Cletus for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
I feel in a much better place since starting with Clete. He is empathetic when listening to my feelings. He uses tools to help me that I can apply to various situations, as well as works to get me past the sticky spots I can’t see my way out of. Highly recommend
Written on Dec 24, 2021 after therapy with Cletus for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Cletus Deller is a good therapist. I havent had Clete for too long as my therapist but I already feel more understood than any other therapist before me. He genuinely cares for your well-being. I'ts so much easier to care for you future and your own well-being if the therapist cares too. I would definitely recommend.
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Cletus for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cletus helped me make a huge transformation. He is very results oriented and really does deliver. He is a great listener, has a wealth of knowledge about the psychology of awareness and change. Very quickly adapts methods to the individual, and gives valuable observations and suggestions, to enable progress. Doesn't believe in non-sense and wasting time, but at the same time has great empathy and ability to motivate. Can't say enough good things about Cletus. At least for me, it was a great fit, and made a huge difference for me to get to where I wanted to be.
Written on Aug 26, 2021 after therapy with Cletus for 6 months on issues concerning depression, and adhd
Mr. Deller is a great man, you can trust his way of analyzing problems, and his knowledge in emotion and thoughts is amazing plus his valuable experience
he helps me a lot in my life,
Written on Jun 07, 2021 after therapy with Cletus for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Clete has done exactly what he said he would in his description. He's really helped me get out of a weird place that I'd tried to get out of on my own and also with the help of others but I was just going round and round in. He definitely has a lot of experience and knowledge and knows how to use it to help you navigate your way out of the woods. If you need some help getting to a better place, from my experience, I can sincerely recommend Clete.
Written on May 16, 2021 after therapy with Cletus for 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Dr. Cletus makes me feel at ease.. very approachable and understanding .. i find him easy to talk to, aand the most admirable feat about him is that he actually took his time and did his best to understand my culture and where i am coming from which is a bit unfamiliar to him, but stepped to the occasion thus provided the best therapy for me
Written on Mar 24, 2021 after therapy with Cletus for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Cletus is an outstanding therapist and human being. He was understanding of my special needs and wants, stayed open minded towards my request regarding the direction of the therapy and the methods I preferred to use. We had an intellectual and enlightening conversation about mind, thought processes and spirit. Even if we are only at the beginning of our quest together, I couldn't be more enthusiastic.
Written on Mar 24, 2021 after therapy with Cletus for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Cletus has been extremely helpful for me. Each session I leave with different tools that I can immediately apply to addressing a range of issues that may come up or that I have been struggling with. I highly recommend and I am forever grateful for his patience and support with my emotional health and general personal growth.
Written on Mar 08, 2021 after therapy with Cletus for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Clete is an amazing counselor and has helped me make a ton of progress in the few short months we’ve been working together. He’s help me really focus on my values as a person and from that I’ve been able to restructure my life in a more positive light. I continue to work with him and look forward to the progress
Written on Feb 20, 2021 after therapy with Cletus for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Clete is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He really listens, and provides unique and helpful techniques to get you on the right track
Written on Feb 06, 2021 after therapy with Cletus for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
A genuine character, I appreciate the perspective he has helped me gain about myself and my past. Just from a few sessions, he has given me plenty tools to help myself.
Written on Nov 08, 2020 after therapy with Cletus for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Cletus has insight I’ve never had the pleasure of before. He knows the tools and application. Cletus Deller gets results and strives for progress. I feel heard.
Written on Oct 30, 2020 after therapy with Cletus for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Clete is awesome and I only had 1 session as of today but I must say he is there to help and give you the best of his knowledge in hid profession without a doubt! I definitely recommend Clete to anyone who needs a listening ear!
Written on Oct 03, 2020 after therapy with Cletus for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
He is wonderful!
Written on Sep 29, 2020 after therapy with Cletus for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
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