Therapist profile
Deborah Bowe, LMFT
LMFT in California - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with DeborahAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Relationship work
About Deborah
Deborah Bowe is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting-related strain. Deborah also addresses issues like ADHD, compassion fatigue, workplace stress, and young adult challenges.
She draws on a mix of cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic ideas in conversations. Sessions are collaborative and conversational. Deborah listens for what matters most to the client and helps people identify practical next steps they can try between visits.
Deborah uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. That variety lets her match strategies to a person's goals - for example, skill practice for anxiety or focused listening for grief. She offers feedback and concrete strategies as part of the process.
Her background includes long work in community mental health in Los Angeles and Miami. That experience shaped her focus on real-life problems like workplace conflict, commitment and communication problems, and intimacy-related struggles. Deborah often supports people working through life transitions and career concerns.
Conversations are straightforward and paced to each person's needs. She helps people talk through what is getting in the way, tries out new responses, and reviews what works. This approach is meant to reduce overwhelm and make change more manageable.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with what matters. It is useful when life feels stuck or goals and behavior are out of sync. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical skills to reduce anxiety and low mood. Client-Centered methods emphasize listening and collaboration, allowing the client to guide which topics get attention.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will discuss these methods with clients and decide together which strategies fit the person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative selection can change over time as needs evolve.
The practical benefits of online work are about fitting therapy into everyday life. Confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around work, childcare, or school commitments. Sessions can make it simpler to have a shorter check-in if time is tight, or to avoid travel when a week is busy. The therapist will help plan how sessions and between-session activities fit into a person’s routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, career and depression among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices in a collaborative, client-centered way and combines cognitive behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic ideas with Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience, including long work in community mental health in Los Angeles and Miami.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and works from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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