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Cletus Deller, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Practical therapy focused on real-life change

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Cletus Deller

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLMHC
  • License listedLMHC, Florida (no. MH10772)
  • NPI number1912204470
  • Experience25 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief
  • Approaches includeAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Direct practical work
  • Addictions and trauma
  • Spiritual option available

About Cletus

Cletus Deller is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of experience. He emphasizes concrete, practical change rather than lengthy, abstract talking. He combines evidence-based methods with an openness to include a client’s spiritual beliefs when requested. His work commonly addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.

He began his career as a teacher and later earned graduate degrees in psychology and counseling and a business degree. That background shapes his straightforward style and focus on real-world results. He brings long experience helping people who have faced narcissistic and borderline relationship dynamics and the fallout of addiction and trauma.

Cletus uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In sessions he aims for techniques that lead to immediate, practical changes in daily life, like coping skills, behavior changes, and clearer boundaries.

He works from Florida and conducts therapy in English. International clients are accepted. Fees vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to the therapist’s availability.

People who want a direct, experienced counselor who blends clinical methods with optional spiritual perspectives may find his approach fits their needs.

Using evidence-based approaches in online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches practical skills that people can use between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-based action and learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings while still moving toward what matters. It can help with anxiety, addiction, and low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to reduce the impact of traumatic memories by guiding the brain to process distressing events differently; it is often used for trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and recommend or combine methods accordingly. That collaborative process aims to match techniques to what the person wants to achieve, not to fit the person to a single model.

The original biography does not specify particular online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make regular contact easier to fit into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use skill-building tools and homework between sessions so progress continues outside scheduled meetings.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, plus a range of related concerns.

What is his general therapy style?

The style is direct and action-oriented, focusing on concrete changes and practical skills rather than long, exploratory talk.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 25 years of experience, including an earlier career in teaching and advanced degrees in psychology, counseling, and business.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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