Deborah Goza , LPC

Deborah Goza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with more than 19 years of professional experience, including recent university classes. As an LPC, she has completed graduate-level training and state licensure to provide counseling services. Deborah combines practical, evidence-based methods with a warm, down-to-earth manner, aiming to make therapy understandable and useful for everyday life.

She has worked with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, and many other life stressors. She enjoys helping teenagers, children, adults, singles, and couples, and is experienced addressing women's issues such as low self-worth and finding inner peace and functioning at one’s best. Deborah also works with matters related to anger, self-esteem, intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Deborah’s approach begins with learning about the individual and uncovering subconscious patterns that shape behavior. She uses scientifically informed techniques to help clients set goals and work toward them, drawing primarily on cognitive-behavioral methods while incorporating person-centered, humanistic, psychodynamic, and other proven strategies as needed. She tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and supports clients through the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Counseling

Deborah draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that matter to them. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where avoidance has become limiting.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, an approach that emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can explore their own solutions. This approach supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, and personal growth by centering the client’s experience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method in her work, focusing on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing skills to change behaviors and emotional responses. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and coping with change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Deborah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain regular appointments, access care from home, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals who tailor treatment to individual concerns.