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LCSW-R

Deborah Bovee, LCSW-R

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Deborah

Deborah Bovee, LCSW-R, draws on two decades of clinical experience to guide adults through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She combines evidence-based methods with a caring, interactive presence to help clients clarify goals and build practical skills.

Background and approach

Her work addresses a broad range of concerns including self-esteem, motivation, anger, sleep difficulties, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Practicing in New York, she offers a holistic approach that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, and hypnotherapy where appropriate.

Sessions emphasize psychoeducation, skill-building, and collaborative planning so clients can apply new strategies between appointments. Deborah’s style is warm and supportive, focused on helping each person develop insight and manageable steps toward improved functioning.

Clients typically encounter an interactive, strengths-oriented process that respects individual values and pace. With 20 years in clinical therapy and extended experience in healthcare settings, she helps people navigate coping with loss, career challenges, parenting stress, and other complex life issues while working toward greater stability and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Deborah integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work to address thought patterns, behavior change, and values-driven action. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility to cope with difficult feelings.

She also uses client-centered techniques to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients feel heard and guided rather than directed. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process; the therapist will explore a client’s concerns, goals, and preferences and together determine which approaches fit best for their situation.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with technology. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between appointments, and adapt therapy to work around life demands while collaborating with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, anger, sleep issues, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is warm, caring, and interactive, combining psychoeducation with skill-building and collaborative planning to support practical change.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 20 years of experience as a clinical therapist along with 15 years working in healthcare settings, bringing a broad clinical perspective to treatment.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is licensed in New York as LCSW-R with license number NY LCSW-R 073941 and practices in New York.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English