Cletus Deller, LMHC

Cletus Deller is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of experience. He frames therapy around practical change rather than long, unfocused talk. He emphasizes clear steps clients can use right away to feel steadier and more capable.

Clete began his career as a teacher and later earned a Master of Science in Psychology and Counseling and an MBA. He also holds a postgraduate certification in forensic psychology and a credential as a sexual therapist. His background includes extensive work with trauma, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, and intimacy-related issues.

In sessions he uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He aims to pair those approaches with straightforward goals so clients can see concrete progress between meetings.

He describes himself as a counselor who is a Christian and says he can integrate spiritual perspectives when requested alongside evidence-based techniques. He also notes personal experience with issues like narcissistic and borderline relationship trauma and addiction, which shapes how he listens and plans treatment.

People looking for help with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sexual and intimacy concerns, depression, ADHD, or self-esteem can expect direct, goal-focused work. To begin, readers are invited to use the Start Therapy flow and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Approaches and online options that focus on concrete change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and problems that feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for depression, anxiety, and relationship stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that works with distressing memories and the emotions tied to them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your situation, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try. Decisions are collaborative and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. They can also let people use tools and homework between sessions so progress continues outside meetings. Licensed professionals will help adapt exercises from ACT, CBT, or EMDR to an online setting and choose the best way to work together.