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Deborah Landwehr

Compassionate therapist guiding practical change

LMFT Iowa

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Deborah

Deborah Landwehr is an Iowa-licensed marriage and family therapist who brings three years of clinical experience to her practice and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflicts, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, encouraging clients to recognize their own expertise in their life story while offering guidance and practical tools to move toward greater motivation, confidence, and emotional balance. Her work blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy with client-centered and mindfulness-informed approaches, adapting strategies to the client's immediate needs and goals.

Deborah aims to create a collaborative environment where clients can explore communication challenges, caregiver stress, forgiveness, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose. She frames the first step toward change as an act of courage and positions herself as a supportive partner throughout the therapeutic process.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work

Deborah uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering concrete exercises and coping strategies useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related problems. She also incorporates client-centered principles, prioritizing empathic listening, validation, and collaboration so clients feel heard while exploring personal goals and values.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with clients to assess which methods fit their needs, preferences, and goals, and may blend techniques from CBT, client-centered work, or mindfulness practices as the process unfolds. This partnership helps tailor sessions to address communication problems, caregiver stress, relationship concerns, and questions about life purpose.

Online therapy with Deborah is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to access regular support without rearranging major commitments and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Deborah commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and depression, and also addresses caregiver stress, communication difficulties, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach combines client-centered listening with practical, skills-based tools such as cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices to help clients build coping and communication skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of mood and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is licensed as an LMFT in Iowa with license number IA LMFT 121294 and practices from that state.
In what languages can clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
What should I expect about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Iowa

Languages

English