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Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Grief Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Just so you can get to know me a bit better: I am a mental health counselor with a PhD in Health Psychology, which focuses on how different layers like biology, psychology, cultural, social, and environments factors influence health and wellness (that's a mouthful)! I know that having online therapy is a unique experience and different than what it would be if you saw me in my office for one hour a week. I also know each person I talk with has their own ideas and feelings about therapy and what it may be like.

If we were together in my office, I would probably have a cup of coffee, sitting relaxed with you...chatting for a few minutes before we begin. And I would tell you to please call me Deb! So just imagine an incredibly relaxing environment, super comfortable, and me genuinely smiling at you and asking how you are doing, and what has brought you to therapy...

Being a feminist therapist, the way I approach our relationship is collaborative...so we will both share our thoughts and ideas as we decide what to do. My approach to therapy is humanistic; I honor each story as a collection of experiences...continuously evolving. This perspective is not about shortcomings, but one of optimism, focusing on the strength of the human spirit to overcome challenges and seek fulfillment.

Professional experience

12yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Grief Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Depression, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Gender Dysphoria, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Multicultural Concerns, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic Stress, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Women's Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH10462

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner. 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.

I could not have found a better fit for myself. After years of therapy with so many, Deb simply put me at ease and I finally feel able to open up and let myself receive healing. I'm a work in progress and blessed to have her patience and guidance.

Written on Aug 07, 2023 after therapy with Deborah (Deb) for 5 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

Dr Kutner is fantastic, very patient and understanding and always has sound and compassionate advise. I would recommend her to any one. She truly is the best psychologist I have had.

Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with Deborah (Deb) for 3 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

She’s genuine and makes me see things on such a different way. Plus she’s helped me learn not to apologize for being me. She always checks in, someone who really does care.

Written on Sep 04, 2022 after therapy with Deborah (Deb) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Kind, empathetic, knowledgeable , professional. Can’t ren comment enough !

Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Deborah (Deb) for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Dr. Kutner is amazing on all levels, she listens, offers exercises to do, "solutions" and directions.

Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Deborah (Deb) for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Dr. Kutner is outstanding . She is always available when I need it the most . She does not push me , she let me ride my wave and is besides me to accompany me on my therapy journey.

Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Deborah (Deb) for 1 year