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Deborah Cruz-Bowen, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression ADHD
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

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

4yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression ADHD

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

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

OK LCSW 7239

Reviews

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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

Deborah is a very caring and intelligent person! She listens and always adds pertinent advice.

Written on Aug 12, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

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