Therapist profile
Dr. Deborah Kay Thompson, LMFT
Colorado
Licensed marriage and family therapist - Relationships and anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Colorado / MFT.0000472
- NPI1861610982
- Experience23 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationColorado
About
- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Deborah
Dr. Deborah Kay Thompson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Colorado with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as relationship strain, anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting stress, and anger. Her background includes substantial work with people affected by trauma and abuse.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people reduce reactive behaviors and improve communication. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns that lead to outbursts or avoidance, and then testing small changes that feel doable in daily life. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and on Client-Centered approaches to keep the focus on the person's goals.
Motivational Interviewing is part of the mix when substance use or change resistance shows up, helping people clarify why change matters and find their own momentum. She also brings experience with relationship and family dynamics when those patterns impact individual well-being. Expect a structured but personable process that emphasizes goal-setting and practical strategies.
Her work addresses anger linked to pressure at home, workplace tensions, and long‑standing resentment. Conversations can include learning to spot early warning signs, practicing different responses, and repairing important relationships after conflicts. Progress is measured in real-world shifts people can notice week to week.
Dr. Thompson asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions operate on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Thompson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and habits that fuel anger and stress, then practice new responses. CBT is practical and skills-based, which often fits well with remote sessions where homework and check-ins are part of the work.Client-Centered Therapy is about listening, reflecting, and keeping the focus on the client's goals. This approach supports building trust and clear goals during conversations, whether in person or online. Motivational Interviewing helps when substance use or resistance to change is present by clarifying personal reasons to change and identifying small next steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean more CBT work for managing outbursts, or more motivational interviewing when substance use is involved.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits can help people sustain regular sessions and practice new skills between meetings.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on relationship problems, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, parenting stress, anger, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines Client-Centered listening with structured CBT techniques and motivational interviewing to support practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience providing mental health services to individuals, couples, and families.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a CO LMFT - a licensed marriage and family therapist in Colorado.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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