LPC
Deborah Margerum, LPC
Therapist in Oklahoma
Deborah is a LPC therapist in Oklahoma.
- 25+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Addictions, Relationship issues
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About Deborah
Drawing on decades of practice and personal experience in long-term recovery from alcoholism, Deborah brings both professional knowledge and lived understanding to her therapeutic work. That combination helps her offer practical strategies for change while acknowledging the emotional realities of addiction and recovery.
Her approach centers on building a supportive, empowering environment where clients can identify strengths, develop healthier coping skills, and change persistent patterns that interfere with wellbeing. She emphasizes meeting clients where they are and collaborating on goals that reflect each individual's values and potential for growth.
Deborah aims to help clients navigate relationship conflicts, family tensions, intimacy issues, and life transitions with greater resilience and clarity. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - she provides professional counseling grounded in experience and a commitment to client-centered care.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and relational healing. One approach emphasizes recovery-focused work for addictions, helping clients explore motivations for change, manage triggers, and build sustainable recovery routines based on lived experience and clinical knowledge. Another approach concentrates on relationship and family dynamics, helping clients identify interaction patterns, improve communication, and work toward healthier connections within partnerships and families. A third area involves skills-based work for coping with life changes and control issues, offering concrete strategies to manage stress, increase emotional regulation, and adapt to transitions.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Deborah collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting direction as progress unfolds and priorities shift.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from where the client is located. Licensed professionals can provide effective, consistent therapy in these formats while working with clients toward meaningful change.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Deborah Margerum have?
Deborah Margerum has 25 years of experience working with individuals facing addictions, relationship challenges, family conflicts, and life transitions.
Is Deborah Margerum a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and her license is listed as OK LPC LPC06332.
In which languages does Deborah Margerum provide therapy?
Deborah provides therapy in English.
Where is Deborah Margerum located?
Deborah is located in Oklahoma.
How can I work with Deborah Margerum as my therapist?
Clients can work with Deborah through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Deborah Margerum work with international clients?
Deborah Margerum does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Deborah Margerum cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English