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Online therapist

Cletus Deller

Practical, evidence-based help for real problems

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Cletus

Cletus Deller is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 25 years of experience. He draws on practical, evidence-based methods to help people make concrete changes in their lives. He began his career as a teacher and later completed graduate studies in psychology and counseling.

He also holds a Master of Business Administration and works from Florida as a LMHC. In sessions he emphasizes active approaches rather than long, open-ended talk therapy.

Background and approach

He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and depression. He also uses techniques for trauma and complex trauma, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate. He brings additional training in dialectical behavior strategies and in treating issues related to relationships, intimacy, self-esteem, and anger.

His background includes postgraduate study in forensic psychology and certifications related to addiction, anger management, anxiety, complex trauma, grief, narcissistic abuse, and borderline treatment. Cletus describes himself as able to combine scientific approaches with a client’s spiritual preferences when requested. He aims to be nonjudgmental, patient, and practical while helping people address the effects of traumatic relationships and addiction.

He offers services in English and accepts international clients. To begin, people use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches for online work and practical change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters most and take small, committed actions toward those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation by shifting attention from unhelpful thoughts to meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with concrete tools and skill practice. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that helps process past distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity when indicated. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist partners with each person to choose or combine methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process means plans are adapted over time as progress is made or needs change. Online sessions make that collaborative work more flexible. Video calls allow real-time conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions provide an audio-only option. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between meetings and use short, focused exchanges when needed. These formats aim to fit therapy into busy schedules and to make it easier to get consistent help from licensed professionals regardless of location.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Cletus focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self esteem, depression, and ADHD, among other concerns.
What is the general therapy style used?
He emphasizes active, concrete change rather than open-ended talk therapy and uses structured, evidence-based methods in sessions.
What experience and training does he have?
He has 25 years of experience, two graduate degrees including an MS in Psychology and Counseling, an MBA, and postgraduate study in forensic psychology plus multiple related certifications.
Where is the therapist based and what are his credentials?
He practices from Florida and is licensed as a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, license number FL LMHC MH10772.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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