Profile / United States
Deborah Landwehr, LMFT
Iowa
LMFT - stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT for thoughts and habits
- DBT skills for emotion
- Mindfulness exercises
About Deborah
Deborah Landwehr is an Iowa LMFT with three years of clinical experience helping people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. She describes clients as the experts in their own lives and focuses on practical steps people can try to feel steadier and more capable. Deborah uses clear, direct conversation and exercises to notice habits that keep problems going.
In sessions she looks at thoughts, behaviors, and everyday routines that affect mood and relationships. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test different ways of responding. She also uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect what matters most to each person.
Deborah incorporates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation or impulsivity are part of the concern. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with attention, stress, and feeling less reactive. The work is structured but practical - small experiments and skill practice between meetings are common.
She has experience supporting people through caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family problems. Deborah also focuses on issues such as forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety when those come up in sessions.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work that targets thoughts and behaviors tend to fit well with her style. She conducts sessions in English and practices in Iowa as an LMFT. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session.
How CBT, DBT and mindfulness fit into online sessions
Deborah often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, actions, and feelings so a person can try small changes and see what helps.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for strong emotions and impulsive reactions, teaching practical strategies like distress tolerance and grounding. Mindfulness exercises focus on noticing the present moment and reducing automatic reactions to stress. These approaches are taught in short, actionable steps you can practice between sessions.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to choose which methods match their goals, preferences, and everyday constraints. That choice can be adjusted as work progresses rather than locked in from the start.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or school schedules by removing travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins or phone calls when video is difficult, and they let people practice skills in their everyday settings without needing to be away from regular responsibilities.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and skills focused, using clear conversations and exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often include homework or small experiments to practice between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as an Iowa LMFT. That experience includes working with mood and relationship concerns.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Iowa and practices there. The credential listed is IA LMFT.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or in-person meetings are offered.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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