- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Grief support
About Deborah
Deborah Bovee is a New York LCSW-R with 20 years of experience as a clinical therapist. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career issues, coaching, and ADHD.
Deborah has spent many years providing direct mental health services to adults. She blends practical strategies with conversational, interactive sessions. Clients can expect clear explanations of options and straightforward tools to try between meetings.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered therapy, and hypnotherapy. She also uses mindfulness and psychoeducation to help people notice patterns and build coping skills.
Sessions focus on skills that reduce immediate distress and on steps that support longer term changes. That can include practicing new ways of thinking, learning grounding and breathing techniques, and setting small, achievable goals. Deborah also assists with problem-solving around work, caregiving, and major life transitions.
People interested in starting are asked to use the site's matching tool and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and are for adults over 18 in New York.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It often focuses on small steps toward meaningful goals rather than eliminating uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problematic thoughts and behaviors into manageable parts and teaches practical skills to change patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, conversational style where the therapist listens and reflects to help the person clarify their own goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Deborah will discuss how these methods might fit the person's situation and preferences and will adjust the approach based on goals and feedback. The process is collaborative and revisited as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific remote session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make scheduling easier by reducing travel time and allowing meetings during a work break or between errands. They also let people use quieter surroundings, opt for shorter check-ins, or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises such as CBT worksheets, mindfulness practices, and goal-setting to a virtual format so work continues between sessions.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as sleep problems, anger, career pressures, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are interactive and conversational with practical strategies and psychoeducation. She uses techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered therapy, and hypnotherapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a clinical therapist and 15 years working in the healthcare field.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a New York LCSW-R and provides services to adults based in New York.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.