Hi, my name is Deborah Cruz-Bowen and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oklahoma. I have worked in medical, psychiatric, geriatric, and military settings. My experience includes working with adults, seniors, caregivers of those with dementia, Veterans, Native Americans, and individuals that engage in alcohol and/or substance abuse. I am also an LGBTQ+ ally. My approach to therapy is one of authenticity and compassion. Sometimes life knocks us down (myself included). Reaching out for help is not easy, but the reward is not being alone.
I primarily use the following concepts to help my clients: Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
If you are having trouble coping, please reach out to me. Together we can work toward getting you some relief. I offer Monday through Friday appointments from 10am to 4pm. I look forward to working with you!
SPECIALTIES
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Coping with life changes
Caregiver issues and stress
Parenting issues
Anger management
Military and Veterans Issues
Trauma
Professional experience
4 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseGriefDepressionADHD
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Deborah is extremely talented at what she does and has great empathy for others. She just makes me feel so much better after talking with her.
Written on Feb 05, 2026 after therapy with Deborah for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
She listens well and is very observant. She is supportive in a professional way.
Written on Jan 06, 2026 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She has extremely useful resources and therapy that is working for me. I like the energy and transparency and the way she lets me ramble when I need to vent. Highly recommend.
Written on Nov 23, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Deborah is great, she's an excellent listener and provide good and valuable information and resources I can use to go through difficult moments. I enjoyed the therapy a lot but will be looking to continue my therapy outside of Better Help. Thanks!
Written on Apr 17, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I think I clicked the wrong button the first couple questions! Deborah has been nothing but attentive, thoughtful and intentional with our time. I would recommend her!
Written on Feb 06, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and adhd
She is amazing
Written on Jan 13, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Deborah is such a great therapist that listens to me with empathy, and provides guidance! I feel so comfortable communicating with her, and I highly recommend using her as a therapist.
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
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Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Enjoyed my sessions
Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Ms. Cruz-Bowen has been easy and comfortable to work with. She has offered some good insight that has helped me think outside the box I was stuck in. It's also very clear that she cares about what she is doing and cares about helping people.
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I’ve only had one appointment but so far so good
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Thank you for the understanding and acceptance of my quirky outlook on therapy. You meet me right where I am in all things. I am very pleased already with the amount of knowledge you have shared with me. Thank you for the great experience.
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Deborah has been my only therapist for almost a year now, and I could not be happier! She's extremely sweet and understanding, and I really could not recommend her more!!
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Working with Deborah has been nothing short of transformative. Her deep empathy, sharp insights, and expert techniques have guided me through some of my most challenging moments. Under her guidance, I've made incredible strides in my mental and emotional well-being. Deborah is, hands down, the best therapist I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning bipolar disorder
Deborah is very understanding and easy to talk to. Highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
Deborah seems to listen and respond with great thought. Seems very understanding and shows a true willingness to help.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Deborah is very nice and seems very genuine. I have only been going for a couple sessions, but I feel better each time after we speak.
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Deborah is kind, respectful, and patient. She creates a safe environment that allows me to discuss personal issues without feeling ashamed, judged, or embarrassed. I’ve seen a few therapists in my life, but she’s serious the best. Thanks to her guidance, I’ve made a lot of positive changes in my life and am in the process of healing old wounds. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
You should definitely try her out. She has truly changed my life. She will always provide you with the best advice and she’s super authentic. I love her!!
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Deborah was the first person I was matched with. Talking to her is like talking with a best friend. I always look forward to our talks. Better help made it easy for me to open up and get the help I was looking for.
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She is the best and I am glad I can talk to her
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Deborah is compassionate, thoughtful, and intentional in her words and advice. She has also provided me with many helpful resources to aid in my understanding as well as personal growth.
Written on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She is there to support me even when we are not currently in a session. I can ask for advice during the in between time and she is there to help in anyway she can. I appreciate all of her hard work and dedication to me as a patient.
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She listens and HEARS me. She's personable and makes it easy to talk to her. It feels like a meaningful "chit-chat" where you may come away with new/fresh thoughts and prospectives.
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
She has been nothing but extremely helpful with me and prioritized my feelings while we spoke. I felt heard, understood, and seen, even when we discussed issues that weren't exactly her expertise. Overall, I've felt nothing but safe and comfortable around her, and I'm thankful for that.
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Deborah always allows me to approach sessions at my own pace and responds in ways that are non-invasive or pushy, but instead offers me exercises and processes that are customized to my personality and emotional state giving me the opportunity to examine how to respond to and react to my mental and emotional state/episode. She always makes sure to check in during and between sessions to make sure our time and her responses/recommendations are always geared toward what I am comfortable with and what I feel I am needing in my therapist. I appreciate the way she lets me speak freely while affirming that she is genuinely listening to me and processing what I share with her. She is definitely a qualified therapist and seems to be just as amazing of a person.
Written on Apr 09, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have suffered with terrible clinical depression off and on for many years and seen many professionals for treatment, including psychiatrists, LCSW, etc. ... Deborah is the first professional that I could open up to and discuss any issues ... Deborah has been very effective in helping me during some very difficult times and I feel very comfortable with her analysis of my issues and her advice ...
Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I absolutely love her, she is amazing. i feel comfortable talking to her about anything. she also tells me she’s proud of me and other things like that. i look forward to all the sessions i have and can’t explain how grateful i am of her.
Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, trauma and abuse, adhd, and grief
After just one session, any hesitation I had about online therapy is gone, all thanks to Deborah.
I am extremely happy to have been matched with her, and look forward to many more sessions.
Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Deborah gives me different ways to process my emotions and is helping me tremendously.
Written on Nov 25, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
it’s so helpful to be heard.
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Deborah is a great listener but more so, great at identifying the underlying issues and addressing them. I look forward to speaking to her every week
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She been a very kind and helpful counselor, and she has given me insight on what my true problem is and how to solve it.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very professional and understanding of my personal situation. Offers practical coping solutions and other guidance that has already helped me with just a few sessions. It brings me comfort to know that there is someone to reach out to when I need some help.
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
I have had therapy multiple times and by far, Deborah has been my best experience. She has demonstrated the best balance of being succinct and a great guide to painful, but much needed insight. She also has great resources and always sends things in a timely manner.
Written on Sep 23, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Deborah is extremely compassionate, understanding, and willing to listen to everything I have to say. She makes me feel like I am in a safe space, and really encourages self reflection and self work to achieve therapy goals. She is a great therapist, and I am so grateful for her!
Written on Sep 12, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She’s been awesome to work with so far!
Written on Sep 05, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
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