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- Addictions
- Relationship conflict
- Women's issues
About Deborah
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 25 years of clinical experience, Deborah Margerum focuses on addictions, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. She brings long personal experience in recovery and a practical orientation to sessions. Deborah works with issues around control and supports women facing relational and life transitions.
Deborah uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that keep people stuck. She concentrates on real-life problems like substance use, recurring relationship conflicts, and the stress of major changes. Sessions often involve looking at choices, developing coping options, and practicing different ways of relating to others.
Her background includes long-term recovery from alcoholism, which she draws on when discussing addiction and relapse prevention. That lived experience informs how she talks about recovery, boundaries, and managing triggers. She also helps people clarify values and next steps when relationships feel strained or unclear.
In practical terms Deborah helps clients name what isn’t working and try new behaviors between sessions. She emphasizes small, manageable changes rather than big overhauls. Conversations can cover communication skills, handling control issues, and rebuilding intimacy after breaches of trust.
People looking for a therapist who combines many years of clinical practice with direct recovery experience may find her approach clear and action-oriented. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
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How Deborah Uses Evidence-Based Techniques in Remote Sessions
Deborah describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior and relationships. One approach she commonly uses involves practical behavior change strategies to reduce addictive behaviors and manage triggers. This looks like setting concrete goals, planning for high-risk situations, and reviewing what worked after trying a new response.A second approach emphasizes skill-building for relationships and intimacy. Sessions include practicing communication skills, setting boundaries, and rehearsing different ways of raising difficult topics. These exercises help when patterns of conflict or control keep recurring.
Choosing the right approach is part of the first few sessions. She works collaboratively with each client to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. Clients can expect a shared plan that is revisited as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. In general, remote work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Deborah frames online work to support consistent attention to goals and practical steps between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship and family problems, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include control issues and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, trying different behaviors, and developing coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience in clinical practice. She also has long-term personal recovery from alcoholism, which she uses when discussing addiction.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Oklahoma. Location is Oklahoma.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and locale.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an initial session. That process will guide next steps.
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