Cletus Deller , LMHC

Cletus Deller is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of professional experience who began his career as a teacher and later transitioned into clinical work. As an LMHC he is licensed to provide mental health counseling and works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, depression, and ADHD.

He holds two graduate degrees - an MS in Psychology and Counseling and an MBA - along with a post-graduate certification in forensic psychology and certification as a sexual therapist. In addition, he has completed specialty certifications in addiction, anger management, anxiety, complex trauma, grief, narcissistic abuse, and borderline personality treatment using dialectical behavior therapy. He is trained and certified in evidence-based approaches for both PTSD and complex PTSD.

Rather than being a talk-only therapist, he emphasizes practical, concrete changes that clients can implement in daily life. His practice draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people develop new patterns, and he uses dialectical behavior strategies when working with patterns related to borderline dynamics. He can also integrate spiritual perspectives alongside scientifically validated methods when requested, tailoring plans to each personâs needs and goals.

He brings personal experience with narcissistic and borderline relationships, addiction, and trauma to his clinical perspective, and describes his style as nonjudgmental, patient, empathetic, and understanding. More information is available at his website sciencepsychologyanddeliverance.com or by email at [email protected].

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to small, practical steps that move them toward a meaningful life. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action aligned with personal goals, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and persistent stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches tools to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges because it emphasizes skill-building and measurable progress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is commonly used when intense emotions or relationship patterns create recurring problems, and it supports practical coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then recommend one or a combination of methods that fit the situation. This collaborative planning helps ensure the work feels relevant and actionable.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of treatment across locations. These options support consistent, ongoing work toward change without requiring travel, and therapists adapt tools and exercises so they work effectively in virtual formats.