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Cletus Deller, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cletus 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 Cletus. View 32 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Cletus is very attentive and responsive, he listens and understands and offers great advice.

Reviewed September 2024

Cletus has been absolutely instrumental to my mental growth and understand of current and past situations,

Reviewed August 2024

More about Cletus

  • 25 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMHC

My name is Cletus (Clete) Deller and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (20 years experience) who started out my professional career as a teacher. As far as approach, I use both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Action and Commitment Therapy, (ACT).

I have two Graduate Degrees (an MS in Psychology and Counseling, and an MBA), Post Graduate Certification in Forensic Psychology, certification as a Sexual Therapist, and an additional 40 graduate hours, focused primarily on trauma.

I am trained and certified in the only evidenced-based scientific treatments, strongly recommended by the American Psychology Association (Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma-based CBT). These 3 protocols have the highest efficiency of any of the trauma approaches, and are the only protocols designed for Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (you have more than one traumatic event in your life, or the trauma happened in childhood).

I am also trained in EMDR (designed for one event), and Flash EMDR. My position is you should be able to select between all of the sciences-based approaches - not just the one the therapist decides to learn. Would you go to a restaurant, with only one item on the menu?

I also have experience in working with individuals, and couples in the area of addiction and trauma (addiction has a 80% correlation with trauma). I developed, wrote, and managed, a 90 day substance abuse program in 3 major Florida jails, that had a 72% to 76% success rate, over a 5 year period,

In addition to addiction and trauma, I have experience in working with people in a past, or current relationship, with someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and/or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which is the only recognized treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder. I am also trained in Ideal Parent Figure (IPF), which is the only scientific approach to treating adults with Attachment Disorders. In addition, I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.

I am a not a Christian counselor, but I am a Counselor who is a Christian. What that means is that I can use both scientifically validated approaches to solving mental health issues, and Christian counseling techniques, if requested. The goal is always to craft the right plan, for the person that is seeking help.

There is an important difference between my therapy, and that of 95% of the Betterhelp therapists. I AM NOT A TALK THERAPIST. That does not mean that talk isn't important. It is very important. But it cannot be all that we do together. If most of what we do is talk, inside of several sessions, you will end up with a "PAID BEST FRIEND".

The therapy I use is unique, but it works, given a chance. Be prepared to work with me, but in the end, you will have the life you always wanted.

You will find me a therapist that is laser-focused on you, non-judgmental, empathetic, trustworthy, a people person, and especially results oriented. It would be an honor to work with you as an individual, or a couple.

Please feel free to visit my website at peaceorpain.org.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Anger management Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Self esteem Depression ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Cletus Deller's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912204470.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH10772 · Expires March 2025

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 Cletus Deller

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

Overall rating:

5.0

32 reviews

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Cletus is very attentive and responsive, he listens and understands and offers great advice.

Reviewed September 2024

Cletus has been absolutely instrumental to my mental growth and understand of current and past situations,

Reviewed August 2024

I highly recommend my therapist to those that are going through hardship or hard times.

Reviewed August 2024

Cletus is a fantastic counselor. He listens and cares. He has been very helpful in unpacking some issues and in guiding me in my spiritual journey.

Reviewed August 2024

Cletus Deller has been very instrumental with helping me to get back on track with my life. The tools that he implement in each sessions has helped me to see things differently. I look forward to our weekly appointments. Mr. Deller makes therapy so easy. I highly recommend Mr. Deller

Reviewed March 2024

Words can describe how helpful these sessions have been and how much growth I’ve seen not just from listening but from actively doing what there suggesting . I would highly recommend everyone to do these session even if it once in life because you will not regret it .

Reviewed June 2023

Cletus listens carefully to what I am saying and provides well thought out responses. I feel safe confiding in him, not because of the separation and virtual anonymity that electronic therapy provides. Rather, I get a sense that he gets pleasure from knowing that he is providing the best support that he can for my achieving the best results possible. Through his patient guidance, I have learned not only what my major issues are, but how deeply seated those issues reside. Change for the better is inevitable. I have much gratitude for that.

Reviewed December 2023

Cletus is compassionate and engaging. He is approachable and I felt able to open up fully right away. He listens and never judges me . I always feel I'm in a safe space with him and always come away feeling empowered, with a lighter outlook on my situation.

Reviewed November 2023

Cletus is one if the best therapists I had. I liked his approach, explanation and support. Each session was helpful starting from the very first one. Many thanks to him

Reviewed March 2023

Cletus has been an amazing therapist for me. He is evidence driven, listens to my issues, and follows up on all of our discussions. I would highly suggest him.

Reviewed December 2022

The best therapist I’ve ever worked with, his empathy is second to none, and couldn’t recommend a better person to help you get through whatever it may be you’re dealing with.

Reviewed November 2022

I have nothing but good things to say about Clete! He’s easy to talk to and is very focused on providing tools to solve issues and improve day to day wellness, which is exactly what I was looking for!

Reviewed November 2022

Clete is a great therapist that has helped me a lot. He is open minded and is able to provide me with tools and exercises i could use immediately. I have noticed significant changes within the 1st session. I would highly recommend Clete to anyone. Thank you Clete!

Reviewed September 2022

Cletus is very easy to talk to and has a very scientific approach to his therapy. I like the amount of time he dedicates to stay in touch with me and it feels like I'm talking to a good wise friend. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

Reviewed August 2022

After my first session, I instantly felt a lot better. I appreciate that he takes time to speak to me almost everyday, any time and is really knowledgeable. I have so much respect for him and look forward to speaking to him when I do!

Reviewed July 2022

I am at the moment working with Cletus. The Sessions are going very well. Thank you Clete.

Reviewed June 2022

Clete has been really helpful even after one session I have been given tools to practice to have a better and peaceful life. Highly recommend as Clete is very experienced and offers a lot of science based therapy and tools that work for me.

Reviewed May 2022

I feel in a much better place since starting with Clete. He is empathetic when listening to my feelings. He uses tools to help me that I can apply to various situations, as well as works to get me past the sticky spots I can’t see my way out of. Highly recommend

Reviewed December 2021

Cletus Deller is a good therapist. I havent had Clete for too long as my therapist but I already feel more understood than any other therapist before me. He genuinely cares for your well-being. I'ts so much easier to care for you future and your own well-being if the therapist cares too. I would definitely recommend.

Reviewed November 2021

Cletus helped me make a huge transformation. He is very results oriented and really does deliver. He is a great listener, has a wealth of knowledge about the psychology of awareness and change. Very quickly adapts methods to the individual, and gives valuable observations and suggestions, to enable progress. Doesn't believe in non-sense and wasting time, but at the same time has great empathy and ability to motivate. Can't say enough good things about Cletus. At least for me, it was a great fit, and made a huge difference for me to get to where I wanted to be.

Reviewed August 2021

Cletus has been helpful in guiding me to creating strategies in my everyday life and giving worksheets to read more related to my specific issues. He is easy to talk to and feels like he understands me.

Reviewed July 2021

Mr. Deller is a great man, you can trust his way of analyzing problems, and his knowledge in emotion and thoughts is amazing plus his valuable experience he helps me a lot in my life,

Reviewed June 2021

Clete has done exactly what he said he would in his description. He's really helped me get out of a weird place that I'd tried to get out of on my own and also with the help of others but I was just going round and round in. He definitely has a lot of experience and knowledge and knows how to use it to help you navigate your way out of the woods. If you need some help getting to a better place, from my experience, I can sincerely recommend Clete.

Reviewed May 2021

Dr. Cletus makes me feel at ease.. very approachable and understanding .. i find him easy to talk to, aand the most admirable feat about him is that he actually took his time and did his best to understand my culture and where i am coming from which is a bit unfamiliar to him, but stepped to the occasion thus provided the best therapy for me

Reviewed March 2021

Cletus is an outstanding therapist and human being. He was understanding of my special needs and wants, stayed open minded towards my request regarding the direction of the therapy and the methods I preferred to use. We had an intellectual and enlightening conversation about mind, thought processes and spirit. Even if we are only at the beginning of our quest together, I couldn't be more enthusiastic.

Reviewed March 2021

Cletus has been extremely helpful for me. Each session I leave with different tools that I can immediately apply to addressing a range of issues that may come up or that I have been struggling with. I highly recommend and I am forever grateful for his patience and support with my emotional health and general personal growth.

Reviewed March 2021

Clete is an amazing counselor and has helped me make a ton of progress in the few short months we’ve been working together. He’s help me really focus on my values as a person and from that I’ve been able to restructure my life in a more positive light. I continue to work with him and look forward to the progress

Reviewed February 2021

Clete is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He really listens, and provides unique and helpful techniques to get you on the right track

Reviewed February 2021

A genuine character, I appreciate the perspective he has helped me gain about myself and my past. Just from a few sessions, he has given me plenty tools to help myself.

Reviewed November 2020

Cletus has insight I’ve never had the pleasure of before. He knows the tools and application. Cletus Deller gets results and strives for progress. I feel heard.

Reviewed November 2020

Clete is awesome and I only had 1 session as of today but I must say he is there to help and give you the best of his knowledge in hid profession without a doubt! I definitely recommend Clete to anyone who needs a listening ear!

Reviewed November 2020

He is wonderful!

Reviewed September 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cletus Deller offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cletus Deller 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 Cletus Deller speak?

Cletus Deller speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cletus Deller have?

Cletus Deller has 25 years of experience.

Where is Cletus Deller licensed to practice?

Cletus Deller is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Cletus Deller accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Cletus Deller accepts 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."

What treatment approaches does Cletus Deller offer?

Cletus Deller offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cletus Deller?

Cletus Deller 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 Cletus Deller?

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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