Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner, LMHC

Collaborative, humanistic counseling with Deb Kutner

Warm online therapy style
Feminist collaborative approach
Strengths focused perspective

About Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner

Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings 12 years of experience to her work with clients in Florida and online. She also holds a PhD in Health Psychology, a field that looks at how biology, psychology, culture, social context, and environment can all shape health and well-being. This broad perspective helps her consider the many layers that can influence stress, anxiety, mood, relationships, and the ways people cope with life transitions.

Dr. Kutner understands that online therapy can feel different from traditional in-office sessions, and she makes space for each person’s expectations, questions, and feelings about the process. Her style aims to be warm and grounded, with a tone that helps clients feel at ease as they begin sharing what has brought them to therapy.

As a feminist therapist with a humanistic orientation, she approaches the therapeutic relationship as collaborative. She works alongside clients to explore what matters most to them, valuing each person’s story as an evolving collection of experiences. Rather than focusing on shortcomings, her perspective emphasizes resilience, meaning, and the capacity for growth while navigating challenges and moving toward a more fulfilling life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBT Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Depression

Additional Focus Areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressGender dysphoriaHospice and end-of-life counselingMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner have?

Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner has 12 years of experience providing mental health counseling.

Is Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida (FL LMHC MH10462).

In which languages does Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner provide therapy?

Dr. Kutner provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner located?

Dr. Kutner is located in Florida.

How can I work with Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner as my therapist?

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

Does Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner work with international clients?

Yes. Dr. Kutner works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.

Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Dr. Deborah (Deb) Kutner integrates approaches that support practical change while honoring each person’s lived experience. In a client-centered style, sessions focus on what feels most important to the client, with the therapist offering steady support, curiosity, and respect as goals and next steps come into focus. This approach can be especially helpful when someone wants a collaborative space to sort through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, or major life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skill-building into the work, helping clients practice tools for managing intense emotions, navigating conflict, and staying grounded during difficult moments. Mindfulness therapy adds strategies for noticing thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them, which can be useful for overwhelm, rumination, and day-to-day stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Kutner works collaboratively with clients to understand needs, goals, and preferences, then shapes sessions around what is most supportive and realistic for where they are right now.

Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support in a format that fits real life. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, or use live chat and text-based messaging for added flexibility and accessibility between busy schedules and changing routines.

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