- CBT methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Hypnotherapy techniques
About Deborah
Deborah Bovee is a New York LCSW-R with 20 years of experience as a clinical therapist and 15 years working in healthcare. She works with adults over 18 who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and life changes. Her background also includes supporting people facing career challenges, parenting strain, sleep problems, and ADHD-related concerns.
She uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on what is happening now. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and hypnotherapy techniques. Sessions often include skill practice, brief education about how thoughts and behaviors interact, and attention to values and goals.
Deborah’s clinical work grew from long-term roles providing direct mental health care in healthcare settings. That experience shapes a straightforward, problem-solving style in session. People work on reducing reactivity, managing frustration, and rebuilding confidence through step-by-step tools.
She also addresses relationship and family concerns from an individual perspective, helping people talk through communication problems, infidelity, separation, and caregiving stress. Additional focus areas include grief, abandonment issues, aging and end-of-life concerns, and isolation.
Sessions are conducted in English and Deborah does not work with international clients. The process typically begins by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial visit. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Deborah’s approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can reduce reactive behavior and build more consistent choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, moods, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and lower anger spikes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist listens and reflects so the person can decide on next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will discuss these methods with the client and help decide which mix fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time after a workday. They also allow skill practice between meetings and follow-up discussions without needing to be in an office. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered tools to work in remote sessions while focusing on practical strategies for managing anger and stress.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She helps adults manage anger, frustration with close relationships, resentment that builds, and difficulty controlling temper in daily life.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and hypnotherapy techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years as a clinical therapist and 15 years of experience in healthcare settings providing direct mental health services.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a New York LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Do sessions take place in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English only and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the available formats are not specified here.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.