LPC

Deborah Goza , LPC

Therapist in Louisiana

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About Deborah

Deborah Goza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with more than 19 years of professional experience, including recent university classes. She brings a down-to-earth style to therapy, combining practical information with interventions that aim to make sense in everyday life. She treats people with sensitivity, respect, and compassion and has worked with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. She enjoys working with teenagers, children, adults, singles, and couples, and has experience addressing many issues commonly faced by women.

Deborah focuses on helping people identify problems, set clear goals, and concentrate on outcomes so they can see measurable progress. She believes insight into patterns that live beneath conscious awareness is often the first step toward meaningful change, and she guides clients in uncovering those patterns so they can begin to act differently. She uses scientifically supported methods to help clients create and reach goals.

Trained in cognitive-behavioral approaches, Deborah also incorporates person-centered, humanistic, psychodynamic, and other proven techniques as appropriate to each person. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs and priorities, and she supports clients through the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own capacity for growth - this approach can be useful for building self-esteem and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and it is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Deborah collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options and adjust the plan as progress is made so treatment stays practical and client-centered.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to continue care from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support, help clients maintain momentum between sessions, and increase access to care when in-person visits are not convenient.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Deborah Goza have?

Deborah Goza has 19 years of professional experience.

Is Deborah Goza a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LPC. License details: LA LPC 9822.

In which languages does Deborah Goza provide therapy?

Deborah provides therapy in English.

Where is Deborah Goza located?

Deborah is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Deborah Goza as my therapist?

You can work with Deborah through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deborah Goza work with international clients?

Deborah does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deborah Goza cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English

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