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Online therapist

Deva Roy

Support for parents and family life

Credentials
LPC
Experience
22 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Deva

Deva Roy is a licensed professional counselor who draws on 22 years of practice to support families and parents facing stress and change. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and grief. Deva keeps conversations direct and respectful, helping people name problems and try simple steps that can make daily life easier.

She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a steady, understanding space where a person’s own strengths guide progress.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another tool she uses to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. These approaches are applied in ways that aim to feel useful for everyday family life. Deva often works on communication problems, control issues, and difficulties that show up during divorce or separation.

She also addresses feelings like guilt, shame, loneliness, or panic that interfere with parenting or family routines. Sessions are practical and focused on small, sustainable changes. Her style is collaborative and straightforward.

She supports clients as they set realistic goals and try new ways of coping. For parents who are juggling many demands, Deva aims to offer clear strategies that fit into a busy life. Based in Texas, Deva meets with people in English and combines warmth with direct tools to help move forward.

She encourages cautious, steady steps toward better family functioning and personal balance.

Approaches that translate to online family support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening first and building trust. In this approach the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what is said, and helps people use their own strengths to solve problems. It is useful for parents and family members who need space to sort feelings and make their own decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. The therapist and client work together to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, panic, or low mood. This approach is practical for everyday parenting stress and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods to fit the family’s needs. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, manage childcare, or continue work during life transitions. Many people find that remote formats help maintain steady contact while using the therapist’s guidance to practice new skills between meetings.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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 kinds of problems can be addressed here?
Deva helps with stress and anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. She also works on communication problems, control issues, and grief-related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her work blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using a supportive, collaborative stance together with practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What experience does the therapist bring?
Deva has 22 years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, relationships, family conflict, motivation, and confidence.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LPC in Texas with license number TX LPC 17159 and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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