Deborah Tiger

Deborah Tiger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who have lived through trauma and abuse, and supports those dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and shifts in life circumstances. Deborah aims to make first steps toward change feel manageable and realistic. She emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space so people can talk honestly about what they are feeling.

In sessions she listens first and asks practical questions to clarify what matters most to each person. Deborah blends straightforward techniques with reflective conversation to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small experiments that make daily life easier. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy alongside mindfulness and narrative work when helpful.

Her background includes supporting people with relationship challenges, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, and career-related stress. She also offers help around issues like compassion fatigue, forgiveness, guilt, and family of origin concerns. Deborah works with mood concerns including depression and bipolar disorder and with complex experiences like dissociation and chronic illness where relevant.

Sessions focus on clear goals that fit each person’s life. Deborah encourages skills practice between meetings and checks progress regularly. She aims to help people find manageable steps toward better coping and clearer decision-making.

To start, she asks people to share what matters most and what a meaningful change would look like. From there she and the client shape a plan that fits daily routines and personal values.

How Deborah’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps that reflect those values. It’s useful for stress, anxiety, anger, and life transitions where direction and motivation feel unclear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own perspective and pace, giving room to be heard and to shape goals collaboratively.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan over time based on what feels useful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use techniques like mindfulness practice and skills coaching in the context of their everyday routines. Ask about session length and format options so the plan matches your needs and schedule.