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Deborah Pogel, LISW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Deborah is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Deborah. View 20 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Iowa

Recent reviews

Deborah has been helpful to me. I am just getting started after using her services many years ago. It was so nice to have the same therapist.

Reviewed August 2024

Deborah Pogel is very sweet, professional and caring. She is kind of like a mother to me at this point in time.

Reviewed June 2020

More about Deborah

  • 17 years' experience
  • Female
  • LISW

My name is Deborah Pogel, and I'm a licensed psychotherapist in Iowa. You can take a look at my profile to learn a little bit more about my background and approach. Please also feel free to ask questions. I approach psychotherapy from the view point that we humans don't fully know our own hearts and minds. The things we don't know about ourselves still impact our lives and our relationships. They can limit us and cause us pain. There is value in coming to know our hearts and minds more fully because it gives us the option to be able to do things differently. It offers an alternative to recreating and reliving the same painful patterns.

I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now, and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.

Please write to me about the challenges you are facing now as well as your goals and let's go from there.

It would be helpful to include a short background of your life, including major events and significant relationships.

It is my belief that positive life changes can occur when a safe, empathic and supportive space is provided. I commend those willing to open themselves up and invite this positive change. When provided with the opportunity to share our thoughts and feelings with someone, that process in itself, creates healing and therefore change.

I warmly invite you to contact me.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder

Licenses

Deborah Pogel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881855047.

  • LISW · Iowa · 06709 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Deborah Pogel

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

20 reviews

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Clients mention: Helpful Great Recommend Understanding Helped Listens Professional Wonderful Anxiety Helping

Deborah has been helpful to me. I am just getting started after using her services many years ago. It was so nice to have the same therapist.

Reviewed August 2024

Deborah Pogel is very sweet, professional and caring. She is kind of like a mother to me at this point in time.

Reviewed June 2020

Deborah Pogel helped me move past some pain that I had been hanging onto since early childhood. I will be forever grateful for that gift.

Reviewed May 2020

I am glad that there is someone out there that listens and understands me, and truly wants to help. So lucky to have her.

Reviewed January 2020

Even though I haven't met her in person, Deborah seems like a very intelligent, understanding, and compassionate individual. I am fortunate to have her. She points out things I may not have considered. I truly appreciate her input!

Reviewed November 2019

Deborah is a saint. She listens to and responds to everything I say and helps me work through my issues. She is not judgmental in any way, and I feel very comfortable speaking with her. Thanks to her help, I have many new tools to combat my anxiety and manage stress.

Reviewed March 2019

Deborah is so compassionate and understanding. Thank you for the great work you do.

Reviewed August 2018

Debora is a very understanding and positive counsellor. She helps you to confront to your problems in a more positive way. She has plenty of methods and practical steps to share with you. She has a deep understanding of more profound aspects of the self. And she is just very kind and wonderful to talk to.

Reviewed March 2018

Deborah is absolutely wonderful. She has helped me through one of the hardest things I have encountered in my life. She suggests techniques that help me conquer anxiety in a healthy way. I would give her a 10/10!

Reviewed March 2018

Deborah is wonderful and everything I didn’t know I needed. She has suggested very useful resources and helped me immensely. I really value her thoughts and advice.

Reviewed November 2017

Deborah has been great! She has been very helpful with helping me work through some issues that I have been dealing with. This has been a very positive experience for me. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed September 2017

Deborah is very good at listening to me and understands where I was coming from. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed August 2017

Deborah Pogel understood me very quickly, in only 2 or 3 sessions, I am already improving. Of course, I still have such a lot of steps to pass, but It is clearly a good news to be sure you are going to the right direction with someone professional with clear explanations.

Reviewed January 2017

I have been working with Deborah for the past 3 weeks and I would say she is doing a great job. She has given me some great tools to help restore me to better self.

Reviewed November 2016

I like Deborah's advices. They are very helpful and motivated. I have been down and she is helping me through.

Reviewed November 2016

Deborah listens carefully to your thoughts, and reflects thoughtfully and offer helpful suggestions. I have benefitted from her insights tremendously. I appreciate the manner in which she challenges me to think in a new direction and see myself with new eyes. Being able to go back and re-read her counsel to me has been extremely valuable.

Reviewed November 2016

Deborah is absolutely brilliant. Completely and perfectly matched to my needs and my way of communicating. We're focusing a lot on meditative practices and different ways of thinking, which is just so refreshing. She's quite professional in the way she talks to me and deals with me, so definitely a solid support.

Reviewed June 2016

Deborah is great. I love her approach and her openness to alternative therapies and routes to healing. Highly recommend!

Reviewed May 2016

In the short time I've been engaged with Deborah, she has been a committed friend and generous giver of advice and love. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a spiritual counselor who is also very grounded and practical.

Reviewed August 2015

Deborah has been helpful to me. She has a Buddhist slant, which I like. The meditations she has suggested for me have been helpful. Meditations for letting go and for loving kindness, for example. I think she is a good Counselor. :-)

Reviewed July 2015

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Frequently asked questions

Does Deborah Pogel offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Deborah Pogel works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Deborah Pogel speak?

Deborah Pogel speaks English.

How many years of experience does Deborah Pogel have?

Deborah Pogel has 17 years of experience.

Where is Deborah Pogel licensed to practice?

Deborah Pogel is licensed to practice in Iowa.

Does Deborah Pogel accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Deborah Pogel does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Deborah Pogel?

Deborah Pogel can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Deborah Pogel?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.