Deborah Goza
Focused practical therapy for measurable change
LPC Louisiana
- Experience
- 19 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Deborah
Deborah Goza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 19 years of clinical experience. She frames therapy around practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral approaches while also drawing on person-centered, psychodynamic, and humanistic influences when appropriate.
Background and approach
Her style emphasizes clear goal-setting, insight into automatic patterns, and collaborative planning so clients can identify obstacles and take deliberate steps toward change.
Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
Additional areas of attention include ADHD, abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, domestic violence, and related topics. Deborah emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping clients develop practical tools and measurable outcomes.
She works with children, teenagers, adults, singles, and couples, and tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s needs. Deborah encourages people to seek help rather than suffer in silence and focuses on building insight and actionable strategies that support lasting change.
Using Evidence-Informed Approaches in Online Therapy
Deborah integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building concrete skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic coping patterns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify values, practice acceptance of difficult inner experiences, and commit to actions that align with what matters most. These approaches are presented in clear, practical terms to support goal-setting and measurable progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is decided collaboratively. Deborah tailors methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, exploring which strategies feel most useful and adjusting the plan over time. Clients are invited to participate actively in shaping their treatment so therapy fits their life and priorities.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats allow ongoing work from home or other convenient locations and make it possible to combine synchronous conversations with short, practical check-ins between appointments.
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Experience
19+ years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English