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Deborah Bowe, LMFT
California
Licensed LMFT - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
About Deborah
Deborah Bowe, LMFT, has 20 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem problems, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, career stress, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Deborah also focuses on codependency, commitment issues, communication problems, women's issues, workplace stress, and challenges faced by young adults.
She built a career in community mental health in Los Angeles and Miami. That background shaped a direct, practical style that emphasizes collaboration. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and practicing different ways to respond.
Deborah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods. She also uses mindfulness techniques and Motivational Interviewing to help people try concrete strategies between sessions. The work often includes straightforward skill practice and feedback to track what helps.
Her sessions blend discussion with exercises aimed at changing thoughts, behaviors, or emotional reactions. Clients can expect clear suggestions and structured steps to test in daily life. Deborah frames therapy as a shared process of figuring out what works.
Her practice centers on realistic tools for coping with loss, trauma, work pressure, and relationship strain. She helps people break cycles of reactivity, build communication skills, and manage mood and focus challenges. The emphasis is on practical change rather than long lectures.
How Deborah uses CBT, ACT, and client-centered work online
Deborah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of unhelpful thinking, test different responses, and practice new behaviors. CBT in this form is practical and focused on specific problems like anxiety, mood, or workplace stress.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and accept difficult thoughts while taking committed action toward changes they want. Client-centered work means sessions include reflective listening and space for the client to set priorities and pace the work.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Deborah treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will work with each person to decide what fits their goals and situation. That can mean a CBT-heavy plan for skill practice or a value-driven ACT focus for life decisions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day, reduce travel time, or allow sessions without needing to be on camera. Ask about the current session options when scheduling so the format matches practical needs and daily routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship or family issues, as well as workplace and young adult matters.
How would Deborah describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and interactive, focusing on practical strategies and feedback to help people change thoughts and habits.
What is her clinical background?
She has 20 years of experience in community mental health, including work in Los Angeles and Miami.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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