Deborah Keklak, LPC

Texas · 22 years in practice

Deborah Keklak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and grief.

License and registration

LPC, Texas: 14701 · expires April 2026
NPI: 1770197394 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 22
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Deborah

Deborah Keklak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and grief. She is practical and straightforward, guiding clients toward clearer thinking and better daily coping. Sessions focus on building trust and steady progress at a pace that feels right for each person.

Deborah draws on approaches such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy.

Background and approach

She mixes these methods to match what a person needs in the moment rather than using a single fixed method. Conversations often include skills practice, gentle challenges, and homework when that helps move things forward. In sessions she helps people sort problems into smaller, manageable pieces.

That can mean working on communication, self-esteem, handling anger, or managing mood symptoms like bipolar swings. She also supports people facing trauma, abandonment issues, blended family challenges, and parenting strains by focusing on practical steps they can try between sessions. Deborah emphasizes a collaborative working relationship.

She listens without judgment and helps clients notice patterns, try new behaviors, and build tools for everyday life. Over time the goal is clearer choices and more confidence when facing life’s transitions. With 22 years as an LPC in Texas, she blends experience with a down-to-earth style.

Sessions are offered in English and available through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging so people can connect in the way that fits their life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Deborah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Deborah names

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Online support

How Deborah’s Approaches Work Online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and respond to strong emotions in healthier ways. It is useful for understanding attachment patterns and shifting how a person experiences close relationships and intimacy.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and practical action. It helps people accept difficult feelings while committing to small, value-driven steps that lead to meaningful change.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s own goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and reflection to help clarify what matters and how to move forward.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Deborah will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit a quick check-in or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to stay consistent with therapy and try new skills in everyday settings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and career questions, among others listed in her specialties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps people notice patterns, offers skills to try, and assigns homework when it will help progress.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years of experience as a professional counselor working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC, and practices in Texas.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and getting started work?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule per the therapist's availability.

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