Cletus Deller, LMHC

Cletus Deller is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 25 years of experience. He emphasizes practical, goal-focused work that helps people make concrete changes in daily life rather than long, open-ended talk therapy.

He uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. He also focuses on trauma and abuse, including the effects of difficult relationships and complex trauma.

Cletus draws on a background that began in teaching and moved into counseling. That mix informs a direct, instructional style that breaks problems into clear steps. He blends scientific approaches with a client’s personal values when that is helpful.

Sessions typically look at immediate coping skills, pattern change, and practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. He addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and caregiving stress alongside trauma work.

He works with people who have had experiences with abandonment, adoption and foster care, chronic illness, and communication or control issues. He aims to build plans that fit each person’s life and goals, and he encourages collaborative decision making about next steps.

How targeted approaches translate to online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. In online sessions it often involves setting clear goals, practicing skills between sessions, and using short exercises to track progress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Online ACT work typically mixes brief in-session practice with real-life experiments to build a meaningful routine.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting plans based on what helps over time.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them practice new skills in everyday settings and maintain continuity of care across locations.