Deborah Kulp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who focuses on practical, down-to-earth care.
01About Deborah
Deborah Kulp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who focuses on practical, down-to-earth care. She draws on two decades of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, depression, and changes in life. Deborah listens first and builds on what each person already knows about themselves.
She uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person's goals at the center of sessions. That means conversations follow what matters most to the individual, and techniques are picked to match those goals.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is one of the tools she uses to spot unhelpful thinking and try alternative ways of responding. Deborah also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices to teach concrete skills for emotional regulation and stress reduction. Those methods can help with intense emotions, relationship conflict, and coping after loss or trauma.
Sessions often include skill learning, practice, and review of what helped between meetings. She has worked in a range of counseling settings over 20 years, which informs a flexible, integrative style. That background is used to address a broad set of concerns including parenting strain, intimacy issues, process addictions, bipolar mood management, and seasonal mood shifts.
People who choose her can expect straightforward conversation, goal-focused plans, and tools to use outside of sessions. Deborah aims to create a respectful atmosphere where people feel heard and can take practical steps forward.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC008858 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1699900076 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Deborah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Methods Deborah names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Deborah names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Deborah often uses Client-Centered Therapy to guide online sessions. That approach focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities, helping people feel heard and steering work toward their goals. It’s useful for general stress, relationship concerns, and making life changes.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, in teletherapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. CBT fits problems like anxiety, depression, phobias, and some patterns tied to addiction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, provides hands-on skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling conflict, which can be practiced during video or phone sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and what feels most useful, then adjust techniques as work progresses. Clients help shape each plan so methods match daily life and personal preferences.
Online therapy with Deborah uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging can support brief check-ins, progress notes, or ongoing skill coaching between sessions.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Deborah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, isolation, life purpose, phobias, process addictions, and seasonal affective disorder.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and emotionally-focused approaches to teach skills and address problems in day-to-day life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in a variety of counseling settings. That experience shapes a flexible approach aimed at practical results.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania. Her practice is based in Pennsylvania.
Can I meet with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
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 working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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