I am licensed in New York State with 20 years of experience as a clinical therapist and 15 years of experience in the field of healthcare. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, anger management, confidence and depression.
My experience comes from providing direct mental health services to adults over the age of 18. I take a holistic approach to wellness and my counseling style is warm, caring, supportive and interactive.
My experience is varied and I utilize strategies and techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, phychoeducation, Neurolinguistic Practice (NLP) and client centered therapy.
Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. Whether you choose to work towards enlightenment, increased insight or improved symptom management, I hope we can work together to develop a plan to achieve this.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW-R 073941
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I really enjoy talking to her about ways to improve and have a positive outlook on my life
Written on Oct 09, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mrs. Deborah is wonderful to talk to. She listens with genuine care and always responds with respect and understanding. Our conversations have helped me gain so much clarity and insight about myself that I truly needed.
Written on Aug 27, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Deborah is dynamic, insightful, and practical - I never leave one of our discussions without an updated and constructive perspective to carry with me into the world :)
Written on Apr 11, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Deborah is incredibly helpful and compassionate. She always leaves room for what I bring to our sessions and when we’re done, I feel lighter, with more clarity on important topics.
Written on Jan 21, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Sensible, understanding and resourceful. Debbie makes it all better !
Written on Jan 19, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Deborah Bovee is a wonderful therapist who is empathetic, encouraging, and insightful. She provides a safe space to discuss the topics that concern me, and offers a different perspective. She also gives me the tools I need to better my mindset. She is amazing!
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes